Material Manager

Fluor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 138,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Care

RRSP / retirement program

Education reimbursement

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a strategic Materials Manager to lead the development and execution of project material management plans across EPC/EPCM environments. The role focuses on procurement coordination, expediting, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management, aligning with project controls and engineering teams.

You will drive supplier performance, contract discussions, and continuous process improvements to optimize costs and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of progressive material management, procurement, logistics, or project execution experience.
• Proven experience leading material management on large capital projects.
• Strong supplier relationship management and contract administration ability.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of project material management strategies.
• Develop material management plans including planning, procurement coordination, expediting, logistics, warehousing and tracking.
• Establish and maintain the Project Material Responsibility Matrix.
• Ensure materials and equipment are available per project schedules.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Logistics and Project Controls to mitigate risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues impacting execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage changes affecting material needs and costs.
• Support commercial and supply chain strategies to optimize project performance.
• Lead or support supplier negotiations and contract discussions for major materials.
• Develop material status reports, forecasts and performance metrics.
• Ensure alignment with baselines, schedules and commercial objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM / related field

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

• Lead the development and execution of project material management strategies to support project objectives, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Develop and implement comprehensive material management plans, including material planning, procurement coordination, expediting, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and material tracking activities.
• Establish and maintain the Project Material Responsibility Matrix to ensure clear accountability and alignment across project stakeholders.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and commodities are available and delivered in accordance with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Logistics, and Project Controls teams to identify, assess, and mitigate material and supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and delivery commitments, proactively resolving issues that could impact project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and proactively manage project changes, evaluating impacts to material requirements, schedules, costs, and execution plans.
• Support the development and implementation of commercial and supply chain strategies that optimize project performance and deliver best value.
• Lead or support commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions for major equipment, bulk materials, and strategic supply packages.
• Negotiate, or provide guidance and support during negotiations, for large and complex material and equipment procurements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain material status reports, forecasts, and performance metrics that provide project stakeholders with visibility into material readiness and supply chain performance.
• Ensure material management activities align with project baselines, schedules, and commercial objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and understand project contractual requirements and support the effective flow-down of commercial and contractual obligations to suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and key project stakeholders through consistent delivery and service excellence.Lead, mentor, coach, and develop material management personnel, creating an environment that supports collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Clearly communicate expectations, establish goals, and drive consistent execution to achieve project and business objectives.
• Support project planning, forecasting, resource planning and workload management, including the development of staffing and effort estimates.
• Analyze material management performance and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Promote and uphold a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support project and business needs.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 14+ years of progressive experience in material management, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or project execution within EPC, EPCM, industrial, energy, mining, infrastructure, or construction environments.
• Proven experience leading material management activities on large, complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement, expediting, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing supplier performance, material availability, and project schedule risks.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting supplier negotiations and contract administration.Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale mining, energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Previous experience in a Material Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Project Procurement Manager, or related leadership role.
• Experience working within EPC/EPCM project environments.

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: $138,000.00 - $256,000.00

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.