Buyer - Principal Specialist, Material Management

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in procurement and supply is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee critical material orders and manage procurement activities. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on executing purchasing strategies for capital projects. Candidates should have an accredited degree and significant experience in material management, particularly within the EPCM industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed.
• Experience in EPCM industry with capital projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel.
• Plan and execute purchasing associated with project operations.
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions and manage procurement activities.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Summary
Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. Fluor was established with a resolute commitment-to construct enduring structures that would outlive their creators and contribute to a world improved beyond its previous state. This role will be part of the most rapidly growing segment within Fluor, one that spearheads transformative projects in advanced technologies and life sciences.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Manage critical material orders and possibly supervise personnel with oversight from project Material Management leads
• Ensure personnel are properly inducted in project-specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
• Provide general and direct supervision to the purchasing, expediting, and other support staff as assigned
• Plan and execute the purchasing and/or expediting associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations
• Assist in the handling of complex purchasing and/or expediting functions or plans, and executes those functions within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures
• Procure and/or expedite engineered equipment and materials in accordance with the Material Management Plan
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in EPCM industry with capital projects
• Experience with Fluor processes, procedures and systems
• Experience in dealing with global vendors (outside US)
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
• Working toward applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
• Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Good leadership and decision-making skills

Other Job Requirements

Purchasing
• Manage entire RFQ life cycle (bidder selection, RFQ issuance, negotiations, award, post award, close out)
• Terms and Conditions negotiations
• Review the project scope of work and the prime contract to determine the Material Management requirements and flow downs to project procurement documents, plans, and procedures; issue flow down requirements to the Material Management team
• Incorporate standard Fluor Procurement procedures and Commercial Strategies in the procurement of goods for the project
• Align with Construction to determine site purchasing requirements and responsibilities
• Coordinate the staffing of the project's purchasing functions in accordance with the requirements of the project Material Responsibility Matrix
• Manage the execution of all procurement activities on the project in compliance with the project Baseline and procedures, plans, budgets, and schedules
• Interact with the Project Material Manager, Discipline Leads, and Client on a day-to-day basis to meet project procurement objectives
• Review and understand Prime Contract flow down requirements
• Negotiate Terms and Conditions, pricing, and other commercial items such as surplus return
• Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members
• Negotiate back charges for final settlement
• Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team
• Review and provide quality oversight against procurement deliverables generated by less experienced specialists

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

Benefits

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.