Department Manager - Supply Chain Management

Fluor • Denver, CO

7d • $125,500 - $233,500

About The Position

Virta, a bulk material handling system design and supply OEM and subsidiary of Fluor, is seeking a Department Manager - Supply Chain Management to lead the supply chain function and manage procurement activities throughout project execution. The role establishes departmental and project direction and leads buying, expediting, logistics, supplier management, and material-management work processes. It collaborates closely with Estimating and Capital Projects to ensure procurement deliverables support project schedules, budgets, quality, compliance, and client requirements.

Reporting to the Manager Capital Projects, the position serves as functional manager for Buying, Expediting, and Logistics. The Department Manager may serve as Project Procurement Manager and supports project procurement leads from proposal and contract award through project closure. Responsibilities include establishing and monitoring supply chain execution plans, directing material-management work processes, leading critical supplier negotiations, coordinating globally dispersed resources, and sharing accountability with project teams for supply chain delivery and budget performance. Travel may be required up to 40%, domestically and internationally.

Requirements

• An accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and 12 years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience totaling 16 years if non-degreed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply 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.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in material management, procurement, or supply chain functions supporting engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction projects or engineered capital equipment projects.
• Experience managing purchasing, expediting, logistics, supplier management, commercial evaluations, and complex supplier negotiations.
• Ability to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant accredited degree or global equivalent and certification or license.
• Capital-project supply chain or materials leadership experience with global teams and international projects or megaprojects.
• Experience with lump-sum projects, module fabrication, or engineered equipment in mining, minerals, or bulk material handling.
• Supplier development, sourcing, risk, planning, and commercial or technical skills.
• Ability to lead, communicate, coach, and influence.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain management from proposals through closeout, aligning sourcing, pricing, material plans, and procurement with project scope, contract terms, budget, and schedule.
• Qualify and select suppliers, evaluate bids, and negotiate best-value packages.
• Expedite long-lead deliveries and manage transportation, customs, freight, packing, and trade compliance.
• Coordinate priorities, risks, and changes across functions.
• Track and report costs, orders, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate cash forecasts, currency exposure, and hedging.
• Manage staffing, work sharing, coaching, and training.
• Maintain ethical and responsive relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee health, wellness, and financial security.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Voluntary benefit plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off for salaried employees, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave.
• Paid sick leave per state requirements for craft employees.
• Parental leave.
• Training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager