Procurement Representative 1

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 103139

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Representative 1, you will provide support to the project team with basic procurement transaction activities for engineered equipment and develop an understanding of other operations within the Procurement Department. May be required to support other procurement duties, including expediting, procurement administration and proposal development. Receives direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares contract documents and bidders list, as assigned .
Prepares, issues and supports the bidding process .
Coordinates 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 .
Coordinates the negotiation process to include preparing the commercial negotiation positions and organizing negotiation meetings with vendors and the project team .
Coordinates the award and conforming process .
Learns and becomes proficient in the basic functions of the vendor database to provide and track vendor information .
Files appropriate documents and follows Corporate and project filing rules .
Individual contributor with no subordinates

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience with a degree. 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.

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: . Proficient Attention to Detail . Proficient Communication - Written and Oral . Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office . Basic Contract Comprehension . Proficient Data Entry . Basic Mathematics . Basic Organizational Skills . Basic Problem Solving

Work Environment

This role will be based out of Overland Park, KS.

Salary Plan

PCR: Procurement

Job Grade

001

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