[Remote] 2026 University Hire (U.S.) - Supply Chain Management

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bechtel Corporation is a global leader in engineering and construction, committed to delivering successful outcomes for their customers. They are seeking a 2026 University Hire in Supply Chain Management to support procurement and contracts activities for global projects, ensuring materials and equipment are effectively sourced and delivered.


Responsibilities

  • 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 the terms and conditions
  • Manage complex logistics efforts in the transportation, receipt, and storage of equipment and material that originate in all parts of the world
  • Build supplier and contractor relationships
  • Engage with category management teams that provide technical and commercial intelligence on the supply chain to our project teams
  • Perform materials management to ensure material is properly planned, scheduled, and received for project use
  • Engage with Supplier Quality & Expediting function and projects for oversight of all surveillance activities
  • Performing tasks involved in the formulation and administration of purchase orders
  • Preparing service contracts that maps out project scope, schedule, and terms
  • Contacting suppliers to obtain timely submission of engineering data and other deliverables
  • Coordinating shipments with requisite internal and external entities of materials and equipment
  • Reviewing material requisitions from a Supplier Quality perspective
  • Provide assistance and support for Supplier Quality and Expediting activities for scheduling, planning and reporting

Skills

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

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
  • Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Company Overview

  • Bechtel is a construction company that offers engineering, construction, and project management solutions to its customers. It was founded in 1898, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.bechtel.com.

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