Buyer

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Engineering and Construction industry is seeking a Project Buyer in Vancouver. The role involves managing procurement activities, supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with project requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in procurement, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and material management.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience.
• Ability to analyze purchase requisitions and bids effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical material orders and supplier performance.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, analyze bids, and negotiate terms.
• Coordinate with various departments and maintain auditable files.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective, technology-based solutions to address our clients' needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.

This Project Buyer position is part of an assigned Project Procurement Material Management Team, with support from Purchasing Management. It involves the overall commercial preparation and management, from developing RFQ to Purchase Order Award, including Change Management, Delivery, and Closeout activities for the designated equipment, materials, and services required for the Project.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manage critical material orders with oversight from Material Management and team support.
2. Establish and maintain a list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.
3. Analyze purchase requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in descriptions, quantities, quality requirements, funding authorization, delivery needs, transportation mode, and documentation.
4. Prepare and issue RFQs to qualified bidders.
5. Analyze bid quotations for responsiveness to RFQ, considering commercial terms, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and shipping location.
6. Make independent recommendations to resolve problems with varying complexity, aligned with organizational and project objectives.
7. Negotiate best prices, delivery terms, payment conditions, and other purchase order terms, including tax exemptions and price escalations.
8. Conduct bid clarifications, pre-award, post-award meetings, and supplier schedule/quality recovery meetings.
9. Collaborate with disciplines such as Material Management, Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS), Engineering, Project Data & Document Management (PDDM), and Construction.
10. Serve as liaison among Fluor, Suppliers, and Clients as needed.
11. Coordinate technical review of paperwork with relevant departments. Issue purchase orders after approvals.
12. Monitor and report on supplier performance to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
13. Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks effectively and timely.
14. Generate, organize, and manage files and reports, ensuring proper tracking.
15. Perform proficient data entry in the Material Management Work Process.
16. Close out purchase orders upon completion of contractual and procedural requirements.
17. Maintain auditable purchase order files and properly store sealed bid documents.
18. Uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards.
19. Support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
20. Travel as required for business matters.
21. Perform other duties as assigned.