Field Buyer

Fluor Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a role focused on managing critical material orders, supervising staff, and ensuring proper induction into project procedures to support large-scale operations. The position involves planning material purchasing and logistics for engineered equipment and commodities, with emphasis on adherence to the Material Management Plan and compliance with applicable regulations.

Preferred candidates will have a four-year degree with substantial related experience, strong

Qualifications

• Degree requirement with 4+ years of related experience (or 8 years non-degree) per project location.
• Effective communication with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, visitors.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of local, state/federal statutes and guidelines.
• Detail-oriented and time-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level.
• Induct personnel in project procedures and responsibilities.
• Provide training requirements for personnel to execute their roles.
• Plan and execute material planning, purchasing, or logistics for commodities or engineered equipment.
• Assist with complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing.
• Procure engineered equipment and materials per the Material Management Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High school diploma acceptable

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Presentations

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.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

• Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level
• Ensure personnel are properly inducted in Project specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
• Facilitate functional/discipline training requirements for personnel, required to effectively execute their role on the Project
• Plan and execute the material planning, purchasing, or logistics associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations and/or goods in support of office operations
• Assist in the handling of complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing functions or plans, and executes those functions within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures
• Procure 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 four (4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) 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 manner

Other Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent appropriate General Certificates of Secondary Education or global equivalent, however four (4) year accredited degree or global equivalent preferred
• 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
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
• Good leadership and decision-making skills

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.

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: $74,000.00 - $138,000.00