Principal Supply Chain Specialist - Purchasing
About The Position
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. 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 Fluor's Energy Solutions Business Line. Position Summary: The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and equipment in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout.
Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) 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
- Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Execute purchasing activities for engineered equipment and 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
- 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
- Negotiated and resolution final resolution to any claim related items regarding material
- Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Benefits
- 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
- training and development courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
