Purchasing Professional - E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

About the Organization:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview:

Bechtel currently manages the Mobile Launcher 2 project in at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This project is the design and construction of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mobile Launcher 2 (ML2) for the Space Launch System (SLS).  Reports to and receives operational direction from Procurement Management. Receives functional guidance form the global business unit Purchasing Manager. Provides supervision, training and guidance to other purchasing personnel. Maintains working relationships with project Procurement personnel and other project discipline supervisors in order to perform assigned duties. Maintains contacts with global business unit Procurement personnel, including functional supervisors, and other Procurement supervisors of Expediting, Supplier Quality, Traffic & Logistics, and Field Procurement to coordinate the project Purchasing operations and to maintain an awareness of the performance and operating problems of contractors on other Bechtel jobs. Coordinate the development of problem resolutions, of claims settlements, and other contractual matters. Maintains contacts with corporate service departments such as Finance and Project Controls. Maintains contacts with client personnel as authorized and or directed by the Project Procurement.

Responsibilities:

Major Responsibilities:

• By reviewing the prime contract requirements, develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents for project commitments.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors project bidder’s lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.
• Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders.
• Participates in the negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen Required
• B.S. Degree in related field plus 6 years of experience; or 12 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in all phases of procurement.
• Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.
• Experience with procurements for Government projects.
• Skill in working effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists and compilation of bid requests.Knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation.
• Knowledge of negotiation of contracted terms and conciliation, and award of commitments.
• Proficiency in administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures and the resolution of claims and disputes.
• Knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers.
• Skilled in working with and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management.
• Materials management, expediting and purchasing.
• BPS experience with an understanding of stock codes and various construction materials.
• Possess a good understanding of material types, electrical, piping, mechanical and instrumentation

Benefits:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation:

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.