About Bechtel
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete over 25,000 projects in 160 countries across all seven continents, creating jobs, growing economies, improving infrastructure resilience, increasing access to energy, resources and vital services, and making the world a safer and cleaner place.
Vision, Values, and Commitments
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver successful outcomes, we align our capabilities with our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing and Technology markets.
Project Overview: Great Infrastructure Transforms Communities
Our customers' projects have a higher purpose - their roads, rail, communications, airports, and energy projects are a gateway to a modern, prosperous world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change. This world is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks, powered by cleaner energy and systems accelerating global decarbonization, connected by smart and affordable transport networks empowering disenfranchised communities and unlocking access to opportunities.
Wind Farm Project in NSW
We are seeking an expression of interest for a large Wind Farm project in NSW. This role will be based in Brisbane.
Main Responsibilities
* Reviews and develops commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Sustainability, Logistics, Insurance, Tax, and other procurement functional groups, inputting suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.
* Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder's lists, ensuring input from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
* Performs Prequalification activities.
* Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions.
* Undertakes procurement activities to support the development of the Class 2 estimate, including market engagement, issuance, and collation of firm and budget estimates, assists in the development of procurement strategy, issuance packages to the market, negotiation with suppliers, and coordination with other functions to finalize recommendations and preparing executable purchase orders as needed.
* Communicates with suppliers to achieve required service and meets project needs.
* Manages weekly reporting for purchasing activities.
* Collaborates with project Procurement team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications, or supplemental commercial conditions.
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience, or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers to get the best value for the company while maintaining strong relationships.
* Technical Procurement Skills: Familiarity with sourcing tools, procurement software, and document management systems.
* Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring procurement activities do not delay overall project progress, working without supervision.
* Understanding of Engineering and Technical Requirements: Strong understanding of the technical aspects of materials and equipment being procured, important in ensuring purchasing decisions align with project specifications and meet engineering standards.
Total Rewards/Benefits
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond. Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it's advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.
Diverse Teams Build the Extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, effective problem solvers, and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels they belong, respected, rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.