Specialist I, Material Management (Buyer)

Job Description

• Managing multi-discipline material management functions and activities on the Eagle Project
• Procurement, expediting, of construction materials, equipment and services, in accordance with the project’s standards, specifications and construction schedules
• Preparation of bid documents, requests for proposals, quotations, and soliciting of prices from bidders for materials/equipment in accordance with specifications, drawings, commercial terms and conditions of the project.
• Reviewing prices submitted by suppliers, supervising preparation of bid comparison and letters of recommendation for management’s approval to purchase
• Creating purchase orders, awarded packages and post-award administration
• Invoice processing and resolution.
• Reviewing field requisitions to determine the best sources of supply. Developing additional sources of supply.
• Complying with Fluor’s code of ethics and purchasing code of conduct, and ensuring compliance.

Basic Job Requirements

• Experience in a project procurement role, industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Engineering is preferred
• Experience in overall RFQ development, issue, subsequent negotiation and award of engineered and construction purchases
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy skills and skills in MS Office
• Knowledge of computer procurement systems, and ability to quickly learn our proprietary procurement software
• Strong decision making skills
• Strong negotiation skills