Logistics - Director I, Material Management

Fluor Corporation; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a senior Material Management Leader to oversee planning, procurement, logistics, supplier management and delivery of materials for large EPFC projects. You will establish material strategies and align execution with project objectives and budgets.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with standards and contract requirements, and mentor staff while driving continuous improvement in supply chain performance across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 14+ years of experience, or 18+ years without a degree.
• Experience leading material management, procurement, logistics in large EPFC projects.
• Strong leadership and cross-cultural team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable regulations, standards, and contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all material management activities across projects.
• Direct material planning, procurement, expediting, logistics, supplier quality surveillance, and field material management.
• Ensure execution of Material Management Plans aligned with objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead audits and performance assessments to ensure compliance with policies.
• Develop and deliver material management training and governance.
• Review and negotiate terms in line with contract requirements.
• Monitor material status, risks, and KPIs; report to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with project teams to support efficient execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop material management personnel; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Procurement

Logistics

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Contract compliance

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

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.

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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.