Project Overview:

Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass is the systems contractor selected by the Department of Defense’s Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives program to design, build, systemize, test, operate, and close a facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) will safely destroy 523 tons of mustard and nerve agent in projectiles and rockets. Neutralization followed by supercritical water oxidation is the technology selected by the Department of Defense to destroy the nerve agent, while the Explosive Destruction Technology will be used to destroy the mustard in the Blue Grass chemical weapons stockpile. 

Candidates for unescorted access to the Chemical Limited Area must successfully clear National Agency Check with Local Check (NACLC). All employees are subject and agree to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment. Must be physically fit and able to work safely at an operating plant. Eligible applicants must be a US Citizen and successfully go through a government screening process. Based on project goals and objectives, candidates established within our local community are desirable.

BGCAPP operates on a 24/7 schedule. This position may be required to work a schedule of rotating shifts including nights, weekends or holidays. The ability to obtain/maintain access to the Blue Grass Army Depot is required.

Position Summary:

The Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (BGCAPP) is looking for a Purchasing Specialist at the Richmond, KY site location. This position will report to the Procurement Manager at the BGCAPP project.

This BGAPP position falls under the scope of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act of 1965 (SCA). The SCA requires BGCAPP to provide employees with benefits and wages no less than the amounts the Department of Labor has established for the location and classification in which the employee will be working.

 This is a long-term assignment with a 4-10s schedule. The work hours are from 6:30am – 5:00pm. This position may require additional overtime hours as deemed necessary.

 Responsibilities:

Performs duties in the purchasing, including bidder prequalification, bidder lists, bid solicitation, bid analysis, negotiation and commitment of purchase orders. 

Performs administration of purchase orders following commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications, or supplementary commercial conditions.  

Participates in the planning, work hour calculations and budgeting as it relates to project purchasing activities.

Develops and prepares project master purchases pro-forma forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in purchase documents on project commitments. 

Reviews prime contract terminology and transfers applicable legal and commercial terms into the Pro-forma documents.

Reviews and develops other commercial and technical data prepared by Engineering, Construction, Finance, Traffic & Logistics, Insurance, Tax and other procurement functional groups and inputs suitable terminology into pro-forma documents.

Participates in the development of project purchasing procedures.

Prepares, maintains and monitors project bidders lists, ensuring input is received from all procurement functions and other operational groups.

Participates in the planning, work hour calculations, budgeting and other related activities in projecting purchasing staffing requirements for projects.

Reviews international project commercial conditions of purchasing to ensure purchasing pro-forma terms, conditions and procedures are compatible with applicable Bechtel Directives, Instructions and Procurement Procedures.

Forms, issues, and administers purchase orders. 

Communicates with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project needs. Communicates with Engineering to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions. 

Prepares and organizes assigned Procurement sponsored meetings.

Directs negotiations in the commitment of purchases, following review and approval of the proposed negotiating plan by the designated supervisor.

Provides training and guidance to other purchasing personnel regarding all aspects of formation and administration of purchasing forms, procedures, and buying goods.

Assists project Procurement team when instructed in solving and attending to administrative problems on commitments involving high monetary expenditure or risk, engineered technical specifications or supplemental commercial conditions. 

Monitors billing for compliance to ensure prompt payment. 

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic Qualifications:

Level One: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university and 1 year of experience in purchasing, or a high school diploma and 7 years of experience in purchasing in lieu of a degree.

Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Must be able to maintain a site security badge.

Level Two: 

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited university and 3 years of experience in purchasing, or a high school diploma and 9 years of experience in purchasing in lieu of a degree.

Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to work and remain in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Must be able to maintain a site security badge.

Minimum Qualifications:

Proficiency and experience in the formation and administration of purchase orders.

Proficiency in all phases of procurement including knowledge of and skill in communicating effectively with suppliers, bidder prequalification, preparation of bidders lists, a compilation of bid requests, bid evaluation (including cost and/or price analysis). knowledge of Uniform Commercial Code or applicable commercial legislation, negotiation of contract terms and conditions, and award of commitments.

Proficiency in the administration of commitments, monitoring supplier performance, back charge procedures, and the resolution of claims and disputes.

Skilled in working with, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing with, other project functional groups, primarily Engineering, Construction, Project Management and other services.

Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, and applicable Agency Supplements.

Understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements.

Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards, and determination process for applicability to the work.

Entry-level knowledge of international commercial conditions of buying as well as international suppliers.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Continually demonstrates sustained commitment to Bechtel’s “Zero Accidents” policy and supports Bechtel’s safety program through personal safe behavior/work practices, follows all safety rules and procedures, and reports unsafe behaviors, acts, work practices, and situations 

Preferred Qualifications:

Detailed knowledge of NS&E and BGCAPP Procurement and Subcontracting procedures and protocols