Job Description

Summary

This position performs work requiring advanced knowledge which is predominantly intellectual in character and which routinely exercises discretion and judgment. The advanced knowledge is in a field of science or learning and gained through a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction, experience, and expertise acquired in the field.

Scope

This position serves as an office lead for non-project procurement or overall Project Expediting Lead or Senior Buyer, supervising personnel and handling critical material.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level on a large Project
• Ensure personnel are properly inducted in Project specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
• Lead functional/discipline training requirements for personnel, required to effectively execute their role on the Project
• Plan and execute the material planning, purchasing, or logistics associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations and/or goods in support of office operations
• Assist in the handling of complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing functions or plans, and executes those functions within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures
• Procure engineered equipment and materials in accordance with the Material Management Plan
• Provide general and direct supervision to material management specialists and technician-level employees, if necessary
• Responsible for the implementation, management, and monitoring of the Material Management Work Process with the approved Corporate Reference Tool for Material Management to meet project requirements and schedule
• Review, analyze, and negotiate Terms and Conditions, based on Prime Contract flow downs
•Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• 7+ years EPC (capital projects) purchasing experience required.
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Purchasing

• Review the project scope of work and the prime contract to determine the Material Management requirements and flow downs to project procurement documents, plans, and procedures; issue flow down requirements to the Material Management team
• Incorporate standard Fluor Procurement procedures and Commercial Strategies in the procurement of goods for the project
• Align with Construction to determine site purchasing requirements and responsibilities
• Coordinate the staffing of the project's purchasing functions in accordance with the requirements of the project Material Responsibility Matrix
• Manage the execution of all procurement activities on the project in compliance with the project Baseline and procedures, plans, budgets, and schedules
• Interact with the Project Material Manager, Discipline Leads, and Client on a day-to-day basis to meet project procurement objectives
• Review and understand Prime Contract flow down requirements
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions, pricing, and other commercial items such as surplus return
• Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members
• Negotiate back charges for final settlement
• Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team
• Review and provide quality oversight against procurement deliverables generated by less experienced specialists

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Fluor experience with proprietary systems preferred.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, and training and development courses.

Requisition Number

134730BR