Procurement Field Representative Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 114949
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
As the Sr Procurement Rep, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide support to the project team with advanced procurement transaction activities (equipment, services and subcontracts), which may expand to assignment on multiple projects
• Support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration, closeout and proposal development
• Lead others with transactional responsibilities, while requiring minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares contract documents and bidders list
• Prepares, issues and manages the bidding process
• Leads and manages the evaluation process through the distribution of quotations, preparation of the commercial portion of the bid tabulation, and collaboration with engineering and construction regarding the technical and constructability evaluations
• Makes recommendations for selected bidder(s) and who to award
• Leads, and schedules, coordinates and manages the negotiation process
• Able to resolve complex commercial terms and conditions exceptions
• Manages the award and conforming process
• Able to resolve mildly complex claim or dispute events with vendors
• May lead the solicitation of budgetary pricing for equipment, material, or labor to support estimating/proposal efforts for a non-major project or projects
• Proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database
• Trains others in the function of a Procurement Representative, with minimal supervision
• Files appropriate record documents and follows
• Corporate and project filing rules
• May be responsible for developing set-up documents and processes for new project(s)
• May provide input to portions of new and/or revised procedures or documents
• Individual contributor with no subordinates

Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field (preferred)
• Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree

Preferred Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication - written and oral
• Proficient computer skills - Databases and MS Office
• Proficient contract comprehension
• Strong data entry
• Proficient mathematics
• Proficient organizational skills
• Proficient problem solving
• Basic project process management
• Basic schedule and planning understanding

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Travel may be required
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Salary Plan
PCR: Procurement
Job Grade
015
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.
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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $92,774.00 - $138,908.00