Senior Purchasing Manager

Job Description

The Senior Purchasing Manager is a key member responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and equipment in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout.

• Execute purchasing activities and strategy development for critical engineered equipment and major bulk materials in accordance with project requirements and material management plans
• Review the project scope of work and prime contract and develop modifications to standard templates and terms and conditions for review
• 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 resolve any claims 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
• Provide guidance and support to intermediate and junior buyers on the project team
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Logistics, and other project stakeholders
• Lead weekly purchasing meetings to align expectations and schedules
• 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

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and ten (10) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) 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

• Applicable professional certification(s) or license(s)
• Experience should be primarily in the area of material management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills