Requisition ID: 294134

Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Oak Ridge, TN

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

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Project Overview

Bechtel National, Inc. (BNI), Bechtel’s government services business, is one of the top providers to departments and agencies of the U.S. and British governments. Its successes include many large, first-of-a-kind projects in government site management, environmental restoration, defense, space, energy, and national and homeland security. This position will provide support to the Uranium Processing Facility (UPF) located at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

UPF will be a first-of-its-kind complex for enriched uranium operations in support of Y-12 missions. UPF is one of the Department of Energy’s largest investments in Tennessee since the Manhattan Project and one of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s largest construction projects. When complete, UPF will: replace a 70-year-old facility with modern buildings, reduce operational costs and energy consumption, improve worker safety, and provide enriched uranium capabilities well into the future.

The UPF project works on a 4-10 schedule. Start times are flexible but the standard work week is: Monday - Thursday from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Eligibility for this position requires US citizenship; successful candidate must provide proof of US citizenship in order to obtain badge access to the site. Candidate must complete security questionnaire and successfully clear site access requirements check. All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be able to obtain a security clearance, as applicable .

Job Summary

In this role, you will perform tasks involved in the formation and administration of purchase orders. You will prepare bidders’ lists, qualify bidders, form bid packages, issue bid requests, participate in negotiations, recommend commitments, secure approvals, communicate with suppliers and monitor supplier performance. Your efforts are to ensure potential and current suppliers comply with purchase order requirements and provide the required service and results to meet project needs

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

Major Responsibilities

Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions for the procurement of materials and equipment and to achieve the understanding needed to process these requisitions
Forms bid packages and issues bid requests; coordinates bidders’ questions; and receives bidder proposals
Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations to award
Prepares and commits purchase orders within their authority
Communicates with suppliers and personnel within Bechtel to establish clear definition of requirements and to assure supplier performance to the obligations within the purchase order

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a University Hire with less than 1 year of experience or 4-5 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge And Skills

Develops, prepares, coordinates, and submits the monthly corporate and project Supply Chain metrics.
Coordinates, reviews, prepares, and submit the Supply Chain updates to UPF Project Dashboard.
Coordinates and reviews the weekly Critical Deliveries with Expediting Supervisor and Purchasing Manager.
Assists in the support and submittals of the Small Business goals and plans with Purchasing and Subcontracts.
Assists in the reporting of the ENR and DCAA submittals to Bechtel corporate.
Support Supply Chain Compliance group with data requests and reviews, as appropriate.
Works with client and government auditors, provides required data to operating personnel and project offices, as appropriate.
Assists in the development and tracking of Supply Chain Training assignments for the UPF Project.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
Maintain a working relationship with Project Controls personnel on Supply Chain schedules (i.e., Starts and Finishes).
Support requests from the client (APMO) on data, reports, etc.
Works with Supply Chain management in developing the scope of business operations work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets.
Prepares and edits presentations describing Supply Chain’s methods, or other relevant information within Supply Chain’s scope of activities.

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 is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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