Supply Chain Specialist - Senior Buyer

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Houston, TX seeks a Project Purchasing Manager for small- to medium-sized EPFC projects. You will oversee material management from requisition to receipt, coordinate RFQ/PO activities, and supervise procurement processes to meet project schedules.

The role requires a four-year degree with extensive procurement experience and strong leadership abilities. This position offers responsibilities across planning, expediting, logistics, and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent with ten years of related experience, or fourteen years if no degree
• Ability to communicate with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors and stakeholders
• Job-related technical knowledge to complete the role
• Ability to learn applicable local, state/provincial, and national guidelines
• Attention to detail and time-conscious work

Responsibilities

• Serve as project member in formulating plans and executing material management activities
• Manage procurement work process and report material status from purchase to receipt
• Oversee development of purchasing and Material Management activities from requisition to close-out
• Ensure Material Management Work Process complies with the corporate reference tool
• Perform supervisory responsibilities as appropriate
• Generate RFQ/PO in the material management system for project, estimate or proposal work
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or global equivalent

Job description

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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

This position serves as a Project Purchasing Manager on small- to medium-sized Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) projects, or may serve as a regional manager for non-project procurement.

• Serve as project member in the formulation of plans and the execution of the overall material management activity and/or assist in the planning and execution of specialized Material Management activities (material control, procurement, expediting, logistics, inspection, or field material management) for the project or office, as applicable
• Manage the procurement work process and reports the material management status of purchased material and equipment from the time of purchase through receipt at assigned points of use
• Manage the development of all purchasing and Material Management activities from the requisition to close-out, and assign requisitions, including Request for Quotation or Proposal packages to appropriate procurement and other material management personnel
• 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
• Perform supervisory responsibilities as appropriate
• Generate Request for Quotation (RFQ)/Purchase Orders (PO) in the approved material management reference system either for project, estimate or proposal work
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) 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 other stakeholders
• 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

• Act responsively and timely

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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.

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