Project Procurement Lead

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  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Requisition ID: 293555
  • Relocation Authorized: None
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Chennai
CompetenciesOverall Interview RatingExtraordinary teams building inspiring projects: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.Core to Bechtel is our . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our in our .Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.Job Summary:Located at various Bechtel permanent office locations, the incumbent plans, manages and coordinates Procurement Activities on Assigned Project. Prepares and participates on behalf of Procurement in presentations made to potential customers. Maintains a primary interface with Project Manager, Project Management Team (PMT) and the customer on all procurement matters.Job Dimensions:
  • Supervision Received Reports to and receives operational direction from Project Manager/SCM
  • At jobsite locations, reports to and receives direction from Site Manager.
  • Receives functional guidance from Manager of Procurement and Contracts, India Office
  • Supervision Exercised Provides supervision to assigned Procurement personnel
  • Contacts Maintains working relationships with members of project team and ensures that they are correctly informed regarding procurement activities, status of materials and equipment.
  • Maintains working relationships with the customer personnel to ensure procurement actions are consistent with customer/project goals
  • Maintains contact with other Services (e.g., Legal, Finance etc.) as needed to ensure securing their advice and guidance in their areas of expertise, within the area of Procurement’s scope of responsibility.
  • Maintains contacts relationship with applicable Business Unit Supply Chain Functional Management.
  • Maintains relationships with strategic supplier personnel
Major Responsibilities:
  • Define and develop procurement scope, plans, procedures, schedules, forecasts, and budgets.
  • Coordinate procurement inputs for proposals and prime contract modifications.
  • Prepare purchasing documents including general, special, and pricing conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with Bechtel directives and procurement procedures.
  • Lead negotiations and resolve commercial purchase conditions.
  • Manage procurement workhour planning, budgeting, and expenditure tracking.
  • Evaluate changes and secure approvals for budget revisions.
  • Deliver procurement presentations to project/customer stakeholders.
  • Align procurement execution with engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations.
  • Review and ensure commitment approvals follow organizational policies.
  • Monitor procurement status and publish metrics regularly.
  • Onboard and train new purchasing personnel; oversee team development and performance.
  • Recommend salary plans and support career growth initiatives.
  • Oversee procurement close-out activities including de-staffing, claims resolution, and punch list closure.
  • Provide inputs for trends and claims within procurement scope.
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering from a reputed University or equivalent experience with 15+ years of industry experience in commercial and materials management aspects of procurement of major equipment and bulk materials for Energy Sector (Petrochemical, Oil and Gas).
  • Post-graduate specialization in Supply Chain Management preferred.
  • Experience in both EPC execution and PMC will be an added advantage.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Proficient and experienced in purchasing and/or expediting function with good knowledge of Supplier Quality and Logistics functions for in both EPC and/or PMC roles for the complete life cycle of a project.
  • Working knowledge of Engineering, Construction and Quality Procedures
  • Experienced in project planning and operations including both office and jobsite locations
Experienced in the management or supervision of personnel including defining tasks, making work assignments and evaluating performance * Hands in experience in handling both Domestic and International projects in leadership position.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 atDiverse 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.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

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