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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 293563
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Houston, TX
Extraordinary 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 Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.
M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.
Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will manage project procurement personnel in all operations for a project. You will participate with the project management team in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets. You will ensure procurement operations comply with corporate, business unit and project requirements. #LI-RG1
Major Responsibilities:
- Participates with the project team on a small to medium sized project in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
- Contributes Procurement input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract
- Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project purchase documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
- When assigned by the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain, prepares, coordinates, and submits Procurement input to business development proposals, soliciting input from global business unit and Corporate Procurement personnel as necessary
- Develops, coordinates, and makes Procurement presentations to project and/or Customer personnel
- Prepares or directs preparation of the project Procurement procedures in conjunction with global business unit and Corporate functional management; contributes to the project procedures; monitors the Procurement team’s implementation of the project procedures; revises procedures and secures approvals as necessary
- Manages the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility
- Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
- Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
- Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to units of Bechtel, Customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience in manage of multiple field procurement disciplines on large, complex projects
- Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
- Ability to meticulously review agreements and documents for accuracy and compliance, identifying potential issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of when to engage legal counsel Understanding of project management principles and practices to oversee procurement execution against project timelines
- Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with procurement and project delivery.
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret contract language, identify implications, and assess vendor performance.
- Experience in evaluating and negotiating claims, changes and extensions.
- Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial principles related to project procurement.
- Strong organizational skills to manage project procurement and ensure documentation is thorough and accessible
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 at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse 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 acesstmt@bechtel.com
Requisition ID: 293563
- Relocation Authorized: National - Family
- Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
- Work Location: Houston, TX
Extraordinary 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 Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Project Overview:
Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets.
M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future.
Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society.
Job Summary:
In this role, you will manage project procurement personnel in all operations for a project. You will participate with the project management team in defining and developing the scope of work, and in preparing and coordinating procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets. You will ensure procurement operations comply with corporate, business unit and project requirements. #LI-RG1
Major Responsibilities:
- Participates with the project team on a small to medium sized project in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts, and budgets
- Contributes Procurement input to the preparation and/or modifications of the project’s prime contract
- Prepares and/or directs preparation of commercial terms and conditions for use on all project purchase documents, ensuring that requirements of the prime contract are incorporated
- When assigned by the global business unit Manager of Supply Chain, prepares, coordinates, and submits Procurement input to business development proposals, soliciting input from global business unit and Corporate Procurement personnel as necessary
- Develops, coordinates, and makes Procurement presentations to project and/or Customer personnel
- Prepares or directs preparation of the project Procurement procedures in conjunction with global business unit and Corporate functional management; contributes to the project procedures; monitors the Procurement team’s implementation of the project procedures; revises procedures and secures approvals as necessary
- Manages the development of the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule and the division of responsibility
- Coordinates Procurement execution plan with Engineering and Construction plans and operations to ensure that input from these disciplines will enable Procurement to perform its functions in accordance with project plans
- Plans and directs the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including destaffing, settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
- Subject to required approvals, makes presentations to units of Bechtel, Customers, supplier organizations, or trade associations
Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience in manage of multiple field procurement disciplines on large, complex projects
- Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
- Ability to meticulously review agreements and documents for accuracy and compliance, identifying potential issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of when to engage legal counsel Understanding of project management principles and practices to oversee procurement execution against project timelines
- Capability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with procurement and project delivery.
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret contract language, identify implications, and assess vendor performance.
- Experience in evaluating and negotiating claims, changes and extensions.
- Understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial principles related to project procurement.
- Strong organizational skills to manage project procurement and ensure documentation is thorough and accessible
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 at Bechtel Total Rewards
Diverse 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 acesstmt@bechtel.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Procurement Manager
Translate your credentials for U.S. employers
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to U.S. four-year degrees under E-3 requirements. Prepare a credential evaluation letter before you start applying so employers don't stall at the offer stage over degree equivalency questions.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for companies that have filed LCAs for Procurement Manager or Supply Chain Manager roles. Prior filings signal that the employer already understands the E-3 process and won't treat your offer as an experiment.
Find E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with E-3 sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the visa. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is in hand.
Clarify the specialty occupation link early
Procurement Manager roles that blend general management with administrative duties can draw consular scrutiny over whether a specific degree is required. Frame your role around category management, strategic sourcing, or supplier contracts, tying each function to your degree field before the interview.
Confirm your employer will certify the LCA
The E-3 process requires your employer to file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate appointment. Establish this expectation during offer negotiations, not after signing, since some smaller procurement teams assume you handle the filing yourself.
Book your consulate appointment after LCA certification
You cannot schedule your U.S. consulate interview until the LCA is certified by DOL, which typically takes seven business days. Build this into your start-date conversation so your employer doesn't expect you to begin work before certification clears.
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Find Procurement Manager JobsProcurement Manager E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Procurement Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Procurement Manager roles where the employer is already open to E-3 sponsorship. General job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up manually vetting each listing. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to E-3 eligibility so your search is targeted from the start.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Procurement Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as supply chain management, business administration, or engineering. The key is demonstrating that the degree is a baseline requirement for the position, not just preferred. Roles focused on strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier contracts generally satisfy this standard more cleanly than generalist operations roles.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Procurement Managers?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap that creates multi-year waiting periods. H-1B registrations enter a random selection process, and approval in any given year isn't guaranteed. For an Australian Procurement Manager, the E-3 means you can accept an offer and begin the filing process immediately without competing in a lottery draw.
Can I change employers or roles while on an E-3 visa as a Procurement Manager?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. If you're already in the U.S., you can begin working for the new employer once the new LCA is certified and a new visa application is approved at your consulate.
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