Director II, Material Management

Fluor Corp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 151,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering and construction leader is seeking a senior professional in Vancouver for managing material and equipment procurement on major EPC projects. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of material management experience and a strong degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include developing material management plans and supervising supplier negotiations. This position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a compressed work schedule that allows for every second Friday off.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Care

Flexible spending dollars

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Compressed work schedule

Qualifications

• 20+ years of work-related experience in material management or a related field.
• Ability to manage diverse project teams effectively.
• Experience with EPC projects, specifically in Mining and Metals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Material Management Plans to support construction.
• Negotiate and supervise commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials according to project schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Accredited four-year degree

Tools

Material Management tools

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada’s top employers and is 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 is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to apply extensive and diversified knowledge of material management practices and principles to ensure the accurate, timely, and cost-effective identification, sourcing, buying, delivering, warehousing, installation, and commissioning of material and equipment required to support the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) effort and/or facility and overhead department support. As an oversight position, this role negotiates or supervises complex commercial negotiations with suppliers for best value including emphasizing on-time delivery of material and equipment, in accordance with the project schedule. In a project capacity, this position serves as a Project Material Manager on large EPC projects, or as a Project Procurement Director on largest EPC projects, if necessary and represents Material Management in conferences to resolve issues. The person in this role maintains knowledge of business unit activity and keeps the strategic business line president’s direct reports informed concerning material management matters.

• Overall accountability for all activities performed by the team of both direct and functional reports if assigned as the functional lead for the project
• Develop with various discipline leads and approve the Material Planning, Purchasing, Expediting, Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS)/Inspection, Logistics, and Field Material Management Plans and Procedures, as well as coordinating priorities with Construction
• Develop and oversee the execution of a well defined integrated Material Management Plan to support the Construction Plan in accordance with the Project Execution Plan
• 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
• Oversee and/or interface with the teams responsible for the development of material requirements including specifications and scopes while working with Material Control and Material Planning and/or internal clients
• Develop sourcing strategies and prepare bidders lists in accordance with client requirements and business acumen
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-four (24) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• 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

• Know how their contribution supports the team and corporation
• Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the area of material management/ Supply Chain working on EPC projects - Mining and Metals projects is an asset
• Twenty (20) years of experience in the area of material management
• Applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

Salary is based upon experience. Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $300,500.00

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!