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Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.
Job Description
Scope
This position serves as a material planning, purchasing, expediting, logistics or field purchasing team member supervising personnel with guidance from Purchasing Management, handling critical project material or non-project procurement support for an office, group of overhead departments or indirect procurement category.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
*Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required *
Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level
Ensure personnel are properly inducted in Project specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
Facilitate functional/discipline training requirements for personnel, required to effectively execute their role on the Project
Plan and execute the material planning, purchasing, or logistics associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations and/or goods in support of office operations
Assist in the handling of complex material planning, purchasing, logistics, or field purchasing functions or plans, and executes those functions within established Material Management Plans, policies, and procedures
Procure engineered equipment and materials in accordance with the Material Management Plan
Provide general and direct supervision to material management specialists and technician-level employees, if necessary
Review, analyze, and negotiate Terms and Conditions, based on Prime Contract flow downs
Procure and perform expediting activities for engineered equipment and materials in accordance with the Material Management Plan
Provide direct and general supervision to material management specialists and technicians, if necessary
Perform data entry into and monitor and run reports accordingly using the Material Management Work Process with the approved Corporate Reference Tool for Material Management to meet project requirements
Navigate through Fluor's system application to research or review documents for material planning, purchasing, expediting and logistics activities
Generate documents, organize, and manage files used to maintain tracking data and reports
Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
May need to travel to attend to business related matters
Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
Other duties as assigned
Intel
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in 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 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
Other Job Requirements
Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance
Valid Drivers License
Provide execution support by demonstrating proof of savings by leveraging Best Cost Country Sourcing (BCCS) opportunities
Provide sourcing support; be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Best Cost Country Sourcing (BCCS) suppliers in the designated category
Conduct commercial analysis in representative supply chain categories and support in the development of sourcing solutions that offer cost savings without compromising on quality
Actively work to develop commercial strategies for projects
Lead a specific function within Commercial Strategy (i.e., sourcing effort on a project, supplier pre-qualification activity or data analysis)
Create routine reports on strategies implemented (e.g., ongoing projects, savings, issues, prospects, etc.)
Responsible for coordinating material control disciplines and material control, both, in the home office and on job sites
Monitor the material coding process for Bulk Materials, Marked Pieces and Tagged equipment, input into material management system
Retrieve and analyze Material Planning reports with the ability to communicate actions required of others
Monitor material receiving, Nonconformance Reports (NCR), and Overages, Shortages, and Damages (OSD) to insure timely resolution of problems at job sites
Monitor quantities and identify need to overbuy with surplus minimization in mind
Effectively manage personnel within multi-functional, culturally, and regionally diverse project team
Review and provide quality oversight against procurement deliverables generated by less experienced specialists
Review and understand project Terms and Conditions and negotiate on non-complex packages
Prepare bid tabulations for equipment
Participate in all task force meetings
Forecast and advise required levels of expediting and associated staffing requirements for the Project
Ensure current Expediting Status updates to the Expediting module in MaterialManagerSM are maintained
Inform Fluor and Client Management of anticipated delays in deliveries, and initiate recovery plans to mitigate the effects of the delays with regard to Construction needs
In collaboration with Procurement Management, evaluate need for Shop Expediting in supplier/sub-supplier facilities, initiate assignments in accordance with the Expediting Plan
Coordinate with Warehousing, Buyer, Planning and Logistics to address/reconcile Overages, Shortages, and Damages (OSD) and Material and Equipment Deficiency Notification (MEDN) claims
Assist the development of logistics plans for best mode of transportation (ocean, air, land) incorporating customs clearance processes and International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) and regulations associated with import/export
Coordinate domestic and international shipments
Reconcile pick tickets
Generate and administer Material Deficiency Reports as required
Process Material Receiving Reports, Overages, Shortages, and Damages (OSD) reports, and Field Material Requisitions in the approved material management reference system
Issue pick tickets by Bill of Material, mark piece number, Material Shipping Record, or Transfer of Materials
Maintain Material Certificates
Maintain files - Receiving and Issuing
Support the implementation of non-project procurement initiatives and metrics
Utilize proper systems to execute and administer purchase orders and contracts
Negotiate with suppliers and contractors for best value including emphasizing risk mitigation and on-time delivery of material and equipment and/or rendering of services in accordance with the schedule
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent appropriate General Certificates of Secondary Education or global equivalent, however four (4) year 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 decision-making skills
Strong communication skills
Excels in both independent and collaborative working environments
Secondary or tertiary professional qualification/title
Ability to recognize and diagnose inconsistencies in data
Persistent follow up through problem resolution
Detail oriented
Knowledge and understanding of International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)
Knowledge of Import/Export compliance
Understanding of all modes of transportation (ocean, air, land)
Ability to coordinate domestic and international shipments
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
Knowledge of supply chain software
Experience in non-project procurement (including contract administration) and familiarity with statutory requirements in local office(s)
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include 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, and training and development courses.
Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Salary Range: $76,000.00 - $130,000.00
