Buyer

Fluor Corporation


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Diversity Statement

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Job Description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost effective technology-based solutions to address our client's needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.

This Project Buyer position serves as part of an assigned Project Procurement Material Management Team, with supporting guidance from Purchasing Management, including the overall commercial preparation and management starting at the development of RFQ to Purchase Order Award including Change Management, Delivery and Closeout activities required for the designated equipment, materials and services execution of the Project.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage critical material orders with oversight from Material Management and team support.
  • Establishes and maintains the list of qualified suppliers, by commodity, approved by the project and/or department.
  • Analyzes purchase requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials and equipment, quantity and quality requirements, proper authorization of funding, delivery requirements, mode of transportation, and proper support documentation.
  • Prepares and issues Request for Quotation (RFQ) to qualified bidders.
  • Analyzes bid quotations for responsiveness to (RFQ), evaluating factors such as commercial terms and conditions, price, delivery, financial status, technical capability, quality control, and geographical location of shipping point
  • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
  • Negotiates the best price, delivery, terms of payment and purchase order terms & conditions, tax exemptions, price escalation, and other factors impacting costs.
  • Conduct bid clarification, pre-award, post award; suppler schedule/quality recovery meetings.
  • Collaborate across all disciplines including Material Management, Supplier Quality Surveillance
  • (SQS)/Quality, Engineering, Project Data & Document Management (PDDM), and Construction
  • Act as liaison among Fluor, Supplier, and Client, as required
  • Helps coordinate technical review of paperwork with appropriate departments. Issues or assists in issuing purchase orders after securing required approvals.
  • Monitor and report supplier's performance toward completion of all deliverables in accordance
  • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely
  • Generate documents, organize and manage files, and maintain tracking data and reports
  • Perform data entry proficiently in the Material Management Work Process with the approved
  • Closes out purchase orders following confirmation of the successful completion of all contractual and procedural requirements.
  • Establishes and maintains auditable purchase order files, also ensures that classified or sealed bid documents are properly stored.
  • Maintain the highest ethical standards of Material Management professional responsibility.
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned.

To Be Considered Candidates

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Notice to Candidates

As required by our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

Basic Job Requirements

Accredited degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or appropriate Diploma, Certificates of Secondary Education or global equivalent degree and progressive work experience.

  • Six (6) to Ten (10) years of related progressive experience within Buying/Procurement/Material Management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English (read, write, and speak)
  • Experience should be primarily in the area of procurement material management and manufacturing environment.
  • Good computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
  • Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and effective time management skills
  • Capable of working in demanding/ high-pressure situations and able to effectively manage priorities.
  • Strong leadership, management, communication, and coaching skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
  • Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
  • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, provincial and federal statutes and guidelines
  • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
  • Excellent decision-making skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment

Salary Range

76,500 to 129,500

Market Rate

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.

Benefits

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community. Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

Requisition Number

147291BR

Diverse Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. 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.

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