Purchasing specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

Fluor Buyer

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Position Summary: The Buyer is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for executing procurement activities for materials and equipment in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout.

Execute purchasing activities for engineered equipment and bulk materials in accordance with project requirements and material management plans

Prepare bid packages, manage bidder communications and clarification meetings and administer quotation timelines

Conduct commercial bid evaluations evaluating pricing, terms, delivery, compliance and risk

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

Negotiated and resolution final resolution to any claim related items regarding material

Validate supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

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

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

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.

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $154,000.00