Junior Procurement Agent

Looking to take the next step in your career?

Hatch is seeking a dynamic Junior Procurement Agent. Reporting to the Project Delivery Group, you will support offices globally working from our Pittsburgh, PA office location.

We’re entrepreneurs with a technical soul. Our flat organizational structure creates an atmosphere of openness and participation. We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable. Our ultimate goal is to achieve no harm for our people, our clients, and our communities.

At Hatch, we greatly value in-person interaction and collaboration and are therefore an in-office environment. While flexibility is always provided to work remotely when needed, we encourage our teams to be in the office for most of the time. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

Hatch will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Qualifications:

• Roles at this level are filled by recent or soon to be university/college graduates with little or no professional experience but possessing relevant skills
• Preferred bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, engineering, or relevant discipline
• Minimum of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be the liaison with Package Coordinator to obtain and verify technical specifications, with the Planner to verify lead times and delivery dates, and with Logistics to assure cost effective and practical Incoterms
• Prepare Commercial Bid documents (including contractual terms and conditions, delivery requirements, quality/inspection requirements and other documents related to the scope of supply, etc.), and issue Bid Documents to Bidders from an approved Bidder’s List
• Manage the prequalification and selection of bidders
• Prepare and issue Bidders List and coordinate approval process
• Supervise and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the bid process. Log bid questions and responses and issue addenda as required.
• Coordinate technical evaluations and conduct commercial evaluations, use of proper Incoterms, payment terms/milestones including clarifications and/or negotiations
• Review vendor comments of General terms and conditions and incorporate Special terms and conditions, as required
• Meet schedule milestones for Bid-Evaluate-Award cycles
• Expedite all post-award activities including vendor data, fabrication, verification of progress payments, and coordination of vendor quality surveillance, logistics, and delivery to site
• Gain valuable on-site practical experience

You bring to the role:

• Willingness to travel and work onsite (including remote locations)
• Previous co-op or internship experience is an asset

Competencies (knowledge, skill, attributes):

• Good understanding of engineering and business fundamentals as they apply to engineering problems and projects
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Shows critical and creative thinking and problem solving and brings forward solutions for our clients' toughest challenges
• Adapts and embraces change

Requirements for all sectors:

• To live our manifesto. Our vision and values that set us apart from our competition, put our planet first, and make each day a step toward positive change. Read more here: Hatch Manifesto
• Perform assignments related to your sector
• Assist with preparation of detailed design for projects
• Support preparation of drawings from detailed notes and specifications
• Coordination with other technicians/engineers on projects
• Provide support to Senior Engineers and Designers as and when needed

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Join a top employer in the industry

What we offer:

• Ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
• An exciting work environment in a constantly evolving industry
• The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
• Challenging career with countless opportunities
• Stability and consistency – you are joining the Hatch team and family to grow your career in a way that suites you best
• Expected growth at Hatch:
• You will be able to learn about the different sectors, processes, people and culture that drives our business
• You will learn from others and develop relationships with your managers, colleagues, etc.
• Growth in our communities locally, but also thinking globally
• Company gatherings, happy hours, social interaction to build strong work relationships
• Regional networking
• Young Professional (YP) Groups

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.