Buyer - Supervisor, Material Management
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Location: Raleigh, NC 27610
Description:
Job Description
Summary
Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. Fluor was established with a resolute commitment-to construct enduring structures that would outlive their creators and contribute to a world improved beyond its previous state. This role will be part of the most rapidly growing segment within Fluor, one that spearheads transformative projects in advanced technologies and life sciences.
Scope
This position serves as a senior purchasing project team member who, with guidance from Purchasing Management, handles critical project material within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures.
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
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
Plan, organize, direct, and control an appropriate portion of the purchasing and/or expediting function on a project
Develop, or assist in the development of purchasing and/or expediting on the project
Perform material buying and/or expediting activities in accordance with the corporate Operating System Requirements (OSR) and established project
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
Review, analyze, negotiate Terms and Conditions, based on Prime Contract flow downs
Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in EPCM industry with capital projects
Experience with Fluor processes, procedures and systems
Experience in dealing with global vendors (outside US)
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
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Other Job Requirements
Purchasing
Manage entire RFQ life cycle (bidder selection, RFQ issuance, negotiations, award, post award, close out)
Terms and Conditions negotiations
Review the project scope of work and the prime contract to determine the Material Management requirements and flow downs to project procurement documents, plans, and procedures, issue flow down requirements to the Material Management team
Incorporate standard Fluor Procurement procedures and Commercial Strategies in the procurement of goods for the project
Align with Construction to determine site purchasing requirements and responsibilities
Coordinate the staffing of the project's purchasing functions in accordance with the requirements of the project Material Responsibility Matrix
Managing the execution of all procurement activities on the project in compliance with the project Baseline and procedures, plans, budgets, and schedules
Interact with the Project Material Manager, Discipline Leads, and Client on a day-to-day basis to meet project procurement objectives
Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally and regionally diverse project team
Review and understand Prime Contract flow down requirements
Prepare staffing estimates
Prepare and update procurement schedules
Prepare individual Procurement Plans
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.
Benefits
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.
Summary
Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. Fluor was established with a resolute commitment-to construct enduring structures that would outlive their creators and contribute to a world improved beyond its previous state. This role will be part of the most rapidly growing segment within Fluor, one that spearheads transformative projects in advanced technologies and life sciences.
Scope
This position serves as a senior purchasing project team member who, with guidance from Purchasing Management, handles critical project material within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures.
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
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
Plan, organize, direct, and control an appropriate portion of the purchasing and/or expediting function on a project
Develop, or assist in the development of purchasing and/or expediting on the project
Perform material buying and/or expediting activities in accordance with the corporate Operating System Requirements (OSR) and established project
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
Review, analyze, negotiate Terms and Conditions, based on Prime Contract flow downs
Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in EPCM industry with capital projects
Experience with Fluor processes, procedures and systems
Experience in dealing with global vendors (outside US)
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
Good leadership and decision-making skills
Other Job Requirements
Purchasing
Manage entire RFQ life cycle (bidder selection, RFQ issuance, negotiations, award, post award, close out)
Terms and Conditions negotiations
Review the project scope of work and the prime contract to determine the Material Management requirements and flow downs to project procurement documents, plans, and procedures, issue flow down requirements to the Material Management team
Incorporate standard Fluor Procurement procedures and Commercial Strategies in the procurement of goods for the project
Align with Construction to determine site purchasing requirements and responsibilities
Coordinate the staffing of the project's purchasing functions in accordance with the requirements of the project Material Responsibility Matrix
Managing the execution of all procurement activities on the project in compliance with the project Baseline and procedures, plans, budgets, and schedules
Interact with the Project Material Manager, Discipline Leads, and Client on a day-to-day basis to meet project procurement objectives
Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally and regionally diverse project team
Review and understand Prime Contract flow down requirements
Prepare staffing estimates
Prepare and update procurement schedules
Prepare individual Procurement Plans
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.
Benefits
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.