Senior Supply Chain Specialist - Purchasing

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. Job Description

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.

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

Basic Job 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  Preferred Qualifications

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  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender