Senior Purchasing Specialist

About the role

Bechtel is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join its India offices in Vadodara, Chennai or Gurugram. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of purchase orders for large‑scale infrastructure and construction projects, ensuring clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Form, administer and expedite purchase orders for project needs.
• Communicate requirements and performance expectations with suppliers and Bechtel personnel.
• Prepare bidder pre‑qualifications, bidder lists, solicitations, and conduct bid analysis.
• Make commitments and obtain necessary approvals before executing purchase orders.
• Ensure compliance with project sourcing strategy, Approved Manufacturers List, financing considerations, and tariff/quota risk.
• Plan and monitor purchase activities against project schedules.
• May supervise, train, and guide other purchasing or expediting staff as required.

Required profile

• Experience in procurement or purchasing within large engineering or construction environments.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with supply‑chain personnel, bidders, and suppliers.
• Capability to oversee documentation such as pre‑qualifications, negotiation plans, and bid recommendations.
• Willingness to ensure compliance with sourcing policies and obtain appropriate approvals.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on globally recognized infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across Bechtel’s worldwide network.
• Professional growth within a leading engineering and construction firm.