principal specialist, material ManagementFluor Corporation

Job Description
Job Description
This position serves as an office lead for project procurement or Senior Buyer, supervising personnel and handling critical material.
. Manage critical material orders and supervise personnel at a management level on a large Project
. Ensure personnel are properly inducted in Project specific procedures, systems, protocol, and responsibilities
. Lead functional/discipline training requirements for personnel, required to effectively execute their role on the Project
. Plan and execute the purchasing associated with commodities or engineered equipment, systems, or materials in support of project operations
. Assist in the handling of complex 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
. Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
. Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) 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
Preferred Qualifications
. 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
. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
. Excellent computer literacy and skills
. Good leadership and decision-making skills
. Experience in Supply Chain for the Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Industries
. Experience in Supply Chain for Construction projects for the Food & Beverage Industry
. Experience in EPCM industry with industrial capital expansion projects
To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.