Senior Buyer

Fluor•Greenville, SC

4d•$92,000 - $171,000

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 Advanced Technology and Life Sciences business line.

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
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
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

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