Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Purchasing

Fluor•Houston, TX

7d•$74,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Fluor is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Purchasing to join their Energy Solutions Business Line. 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. The role involves preparing bid packages, managing bidder communications, conducting commercial bid evaluations, issuing and managing purchase orders, validating supplier invoices, and providing guidance to junior team members. Collaboration with Engineering, Construction, Logistics, and other project stakeholders is essential. The position requires planning and organizing work, analyzing problems, and making recommendations. Adherence to Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies is mandatory. Travel may be required, and punctuality and attendance are expected.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent applicable field of study and four(4) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) 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

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent appropriate General Certificates of Secondary Education or global equivalent, however four (4) years accredited degree or global equivalent preferred
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
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Good computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
Good leadership and decisions-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
Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Provide guidance and informal support to junior supply chain team members as required
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
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
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