Procurement Specialist I — Materials & Inventory

Fluor Corporation; Harrison, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Material Management Specialist I to perform a full range of procurement activities with minimal supervision. The role coordinates sourcing and purchasing of goods, equipment, and services for the organization, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The position involves negotiating terms, analyzing inventories, maintaining stock levels, and collaborating with Sales and internal teams to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; no required years of experience.
• Combination of education and relevant experience equal to four (4) years acceptable.
• Knowledge of buying, sourcing, or purchasing principles; high-volume purchasing operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of freight issues, including estimation of freight expense.
• Familiar with Inventory Management concepts.
• Solid problem-solving skills with timely, workable solutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a professional manner.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Attentive to detail and results-oriented.
• Strong business sense with initiative and energy.
• Committed to internal/external customer service and satisfaction.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and influencing abilities.
• Flexible and able to adapt to workload changes.
• Working knowledge of PC applications, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase goods in a timely manner, negotiating best price, quality, and terms.
• Analyze inventories and reduce slow-moving or dead stock.
• Maintain proper stocking levels of tools, supplies and consumables.
• Determine method of procurement (direct purchase or quotation).
• Prepare purchase orders or requests for quotes.
• Review quotations and negotiate within budget and authority.
• Maintain procurement records and performance data.
• Address issues with defective goods or services and find corrective action.
• Resolve Accounts Payable discrepancies.
• Expedite delivery to meet on-time goals.
• Follow up on past due orders weekly.
• Keep Sales informed of delays and changes.
• Offer alternatives for back-ordered items.
• Process customer returns monthly.
• Assist Sales with price/delivery requests and quotes.
• Research and source new suppliers.
• Evaluate freight expense impact when placing orders.
• Introduce new suppliers to improve profitability.
• Establish and develop vendor relationships.
• Present new product opportunities to Sales.
• Ensure all work meets company standards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Combination of education and related experience (4 years)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Material Management Specialist I to perform a full range of procurement activities with minimal supervision. The role coordinates sourcing and purchasing of goods, equipment, and services for the organization, ensuring cost efficiency and timely delivery.

The position involves negotiating terms, analyzing inventories, maintaining stock levels, and collaborating with Sales and internal teams to meet project needs.