Commercial Strategies Lead - Life Sciences

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Project Material Manager to lead material management on EPFC projects or regional procurement. You will plan purchasing, expediting, and field purchasing activities, while supervising staff and ensuring compliance with corporate OSR and project plans.

The role requires a four-year degree and up to twelve years of related experience, with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or global equivalent is required.
• Eight years of related experience is expected or combined education/experience to total twelve years if non-degreed.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.
• Ability to learn and apply local, state, and federal guidelines related to material management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct portions of purchasing or regional indirect/direct procurement.
• Develop or assist in purchasing and expediting activities on projects or regions.
• Negotiate large to complex equipment and bulk material packages for best value.
• Provide supervision to purchasing and expediting staff and monitor Material Management processes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or global equivalent

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 DescriptionThis position serves as a Project Material Manager on small Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) projects or may serve as a regional lead for non-project procurement.• Plan, organize, direct, and control an appropriate portion of the purchasing or regional indirect procurement function or direct the purchasing, expediting, or field purchasing function on a project• Develop, or assist in the development of purchasing, expediting, or field purchasing activities on the project or non-project procurement in a particular region• Perform material buying, expediting, or field purchasing activities in accordance with the corporate Operating System Requirements (OSR) and established project or Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures• Provide general and direct supervision to the purchasing, expediting, and other support staff as assigned• 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• Negotiate and/or provide assistance in negotiation of large to complex equipment and bulk material packages to obtain best value for the Project• Other duties as assignedBasic Job Requirements• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) 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 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 mannerOther Job RequirementsPreferred Qualifications• 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• Excellent leadership and decision-making skillsWe 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.Benefits Statement: 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.Market Rate Statement: 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.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.To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00