University Hire, Supply Chain Management

Job Overview: University Hire, Supply Chain Management at Bechtel Corporation

Since 1898, Bechtel Corporation has been instrumental in completing over 25,000 projects across 160 countries, fostering job creation, economic growth, and improved global infrastructure. The company is committed to delivering successful outcomes by aligning its capabilities with customer objectives, serving diverse markets including Infrastructure, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing and Technology. Bechtel's services span from initial planning to start-up and operations, guided by its core Vision, Values, and Commitments.

About Bechtel Supply Chain

Bechtel Supply Chain seeks talented individuals with initiative, integrity, and a determination to tackle complex supply chain challenges for projects worldwide. This involves utilizing global suppliers and contractors and managing intricate logistics. Annually, Bechtel's Supply Chain teams procure approximately $18 billion in goods and services from over 50 countries, ensuring timely delivery to diverse and often remote project locations.

Key Supply Chain Avenues

• Procurement/Purchasing
• Contracts & Subcontracts
• Inventory & Warehouse Management
• Logistics
• Integrated Materials Management
• Supplier Quality & Expediting

Role Summary

As a University Hire, Supply Chain Management, you will join the Procurement and Contracts organization, responsible for acquiring equipment and materials for Bechtel's global projects. Your functions will encompass work planning, sourcing, supplying, delivering, and storing procured equipment and materials. The Supplier Quality & Expediting center of excellence is crucial, focusing on surveillance and expediting suppliers to achieve zero defects and zero delays, supporting projects across all Global Business Units. This role demands detail-oriented individuals with multifaceted skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, and knowledge of supply chain functions, contract terms, and legal requirements.

Major Responsibilities & Typical Activities

• Provide expertise in the qualification, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of global suppliers and contractors.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontracts to ensure satisfactory performance and adherence to terms and conditions.
• Manage complex logistics efforts in the transportation, receipt, and storage of equipment and material globally.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Engage with category management teams for technical and commercial intelligence on the supply chain.
• Perform materials management to ensure proper planning, scheduling, and receipt of materials for project use.
• Engage with Supplier Quality & Expediting for oversight of all surveillance activities.

General Job Duties

• Performing tasks involved in the formulation and administration of purchase orders.
• Preparing service contracts outlining project scope, schedule, and terms.
• Contacting suppliers for timely submission of engineering data and other deliverables.
• Coordinating shipments of materials and equipment with internal and external entities.
• Reviewing material requisitions from a Supplier Quality perspective.
• Providing assistance and support for Supplier Quality and Expediting activities, including scheduling, planning, and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this University Hire, Supply Chain Management role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Production and Operations Management, or Logistics Management from an accredited college or university within the past 12 months or anticipate obtaining a degree within the next year.
• Eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project jobsites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed relevant coursework.
• Previous co-op or internship experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams.

Total Rewards & Benefits at Bechtel

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package, designed to support employees' professional and personal well-being. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, optional disability and supplemental insurance, generous paid time off (160 hours annually), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a robust 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components. Bechtel champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring an environment where every colleague feels they belong and are valued.

Key skills/competency

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Logistics
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationships
• Inventory Management
• Expediting
• Materials Management
• Negotiation
• Quality Assurance