Senior Buyer

Fluor Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction, invites qualified applicants for a senior purchasing role in Greenville, SC. The position focuses on executing purchasing activities for critical equipment and major bulk materials, managing bid packages, and ensuring supplier compliance with project baselines.

The role requires a four-year degree and substantial related experience, with strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent and eight years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Knowledge of local, state/provincial, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing activities for critical engineered equipment and major bulk materials per project requirements.
• Prepare bid packages, manage bidder communications and clarification meetings, and administer quotation timelines.
• Conduct commercial bid evaluations evaluating pricing, terms, delivery, compliance and risk against project baseline documents.
• Issue purchase orders and manage them through full lifecycle, including change orders and supplier exceptions.
• Negotiate and provide recommendations for terms and conditions exceptions.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Four-year 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 Description

Summary

• Execute purchasing activities for critical engineered equipment and major bulk materials in accordance with project requirements and material management plans
• Prepare bid packages, manage bidder communications and clarification meetings and administer quotation timelines
• Conduct commercial bid evaluations evaluating pricing, terms, delivery, compliance and risk against project baseline documents
• Issue purchase orders and manage them through the full lifecycle, including change orders, price adjustments and supplier exceptions
• Effectively negotiate and recommend resolution to terms and conditions exceptions
• Negotiate and provide recommendations for final resolution to any claim related items regarding material
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Logistics, and other project stakeholders
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Basic 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 manner

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.

Preferred 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 skills

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.

Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00