Sr Procurement Representative (Bird Electric)

Sr Procurement Representative

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide support to the Bird Electric (Bird) team with procurement transaction activities (commodities and rentals). Will also be required to support other procurement duties, including vendor prequalification, RFQ issue, expediting, procurement administration, and package closeout as needed. May lead others with transactional responsibilities, while requiring minimal supervision.

Coordinates with Bird Electric team members to obtain Bird procurement needs

Creates electronic Purchase Orders within the Foundation procurement system

Prepares, issues and manages the PO process

Ensures approvals are obtained prior to PO issue

Is capable of handling a large volume of transactions

Issues change orders based on changes in procurement requirements

Receives and pays invoices

Runs reports to track vendor PO's and invoice payment

Coordinates and troubleshoots PO and invoicing issues with vendors

Files documents for record purposes and follows Corporate and project filing rules

Administrative tasks, as assigned

Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience

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.

BA or BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, Construction Management or related field (preferred)

Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Preferred Skills:

Strong Attention to Detail

Strong Communication - Written and Oral

Proficient Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office

Proficient Contract Comprehension

Strong Data Entry

Proficient Mathematics

Proficient Organizational Skills

Proficient Problem Solving

Basic Project Process Management

Basic Schedule and Planning Understanding

Travel may be required.

Typical office environment.

Customer focus

Decision quality

Ensures accountability

Manages ambiguity

Situational adaptability

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Bird, a Black & Veatch Company, is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.