Logistics - Director I, Material Management

Fluor Corporation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a senior leader to head material management for medium to large EPFC projects in Saudi Arabia. You will formulate strategies, drive procurement, logistics, and supplier management, and ensure compliance with contract requirements while guiding multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in material management across large industrial projects, strong commercial acumen, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all material management activities across assigned projects.
• Direct material planning, procurement, expediting, logistics, supplier quality surveillance, and field material management functions.
• Ensure successful execution of Material Management Plans in alignment with project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead functional reviews, audits, and performance assessments to ensure compliance with corporate policies and best practices.
• Develop and deliver material management training, guidance, and governance to project teams.
• Review, negotiate, and approve commercial terms and conditions in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project material status, risks, and key performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with project, construction, quality, and engineering teams to support efficient project execution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop material management personnel while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Logistics

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Material management systems

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together.

Job Description

Lead and direct all material management functions for medium to large EPFC projects, ensuring the effective planning, procurement, logistics, supplier management, and delivery of materials and equipment. Responsible for establishing material management strategies, overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with company standards and contractual requirements, and providing leadership to multidisciplinary material management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all material management activities across assigned projects.
• Direct material planning, procurement, expediting, logistics, supplier quality surveillance, and field material management functions.
• Ensure successful execution of Material Management Plans in alignment with project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead functional reviews, audits, and performance assessments to ensure compliance with corporate policies and best practices.
• Develop and deliver material management training, guidance, and governance to project teams.
• Review, negotiate, and approve commercial terms and conditions in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project material status, risks, and key performance indicators, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with project, construction, quality, and engineering teams to support efficient project execution.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop material management personnel while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with 14+ years of relevant experience, or 18+ years of equivalent experience without a degree.
• Extensive experience in material management, procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations within large industrial or EPFC projects.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary and culturally diverse project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to support business growth and drive value creation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision making, problem solving, and organizational abilities.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and material management systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications or licenses related to Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or Project Management.
• Demonstrated experience in senior level material management leadership roles on large scale EPC or EPFC projects.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management experience.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.