This position serves as an office lead as a Senior Buyer, Project Expediting Lead, or Proposal Support, 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 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
• Other duties as assigned
This role is responsible for managing critical material orders, supervising procurement personnel, and leading complex procurement functions on a large-scale project. The position ensures compliance with project-specific procedures, oversees supplier management, and leads procurement activities, including build-to-print and performance-based requirements, to support project and office operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Personnel & Training Management:
• Supervise and manage procurement personnel, ensuring proper onboarding into project procedures, systems, and responsibilities.
• Lead functional and discipline-specific training to enhance team performance and compliance.
Material & Procurement Management:
• Plan and execute material planning, purchasing, and logistics for complex commodities, engineered equipment, systems, and materials.
• Review drawings, specifications, and procurement history to determine sourcing strategies and supplier qualifications.
• Develop and manage RFIs and RFQs, ensuring alignment with company policies and prime solicitation/contract flow-downs.
• Manage procurement of build-to-print, performance-specification, and Supplier Statement of Work (SSOW) requirements with medium to high complexity.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders (POs) and procurement documentation per company directives and prime contract requirements.
• Lead post-award management of POs, ensuring compliance with contract terms, quality standards, and delivery requirements.
Supplier & Contract Management:
• Lead supplier interaction and collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage a variety of procurements, including complex acquisitions.
• Identify and qualify suppliers, evaluate alternative suppliers as needed, and negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Develop and execute a Long-Term Agreements. Blanket Purchasing Agreements, and Basic Ordering Agreements to support procurement strategies.
• Review and negotiate exceptions to flow-downs, specifications, quality notes, and contractual terms.
• Conduct supplier assessments to ensure technical, financial, and operational viability.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet program requirements, ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Process, Compliance & Risk Management:
• Prepare solicitations for requirements ranging from commercial items to high-complexity build-to-print procurements.
• Support prime contract proposals and government acquisitions, including acquisition planning, cost/price analysis in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 15.4).
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring alignment with project and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct formal procurement file maintenance, PO administration, and contract closeouts.
• Recommend and implement improvements to procurement processes and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and compliance with procurement policies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership:
• Work with internal teams, engineering, program management, and senior leadership to align procurement activities with business objectives.
• Mentor and provide peer review support to other procurement personnel, ensuring best practices in procurement strategy.
• Support cross-functional teams in defining and managing complex procurement strategies, supplier selection, and contract execution.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Fluor is an Equal Opportunity Employer