Department Manager - Supply Chain Management

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. Virta (a bulk material handling system design/supply OEM, subsidiary of Fluor) is seeking a Department Manager - Supply Chain Management to provide leadership and direction for the supply chain function and manage procurement activities throughout project execution. The role establishes departmental and project direction; leads buying, expediting, logistics, supplier management and material-management work processes; collaborates closely with Estimating and Capital Projects; and ensures that procurement deliverables support project schedule, budget, quality, compliance and client requirements. Job Description This position reports to the Manager Capital Projects and serves as the functional manager for Buying, Expediting and Logistics. The Department Manager may serve as Project Procurement Manager, as required, and supports project procurement leads from proposal and contract award through project closure. The role establishes and monitors supply chain execution plans, directs material-management work processes, leads critical supplier negotiations, coordinates globally dispersed resources, and shares responsibility with project teams for supply chain delivery and budget performance. Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities Lead and manage SCM from proposals to closeout, aligning sourcing, pricing, material plans and procurement with scope, contract terms, budget and schedule. Qualify and select suppliers, evaluate bids and negotiate best-value packages; expedite long-lead deliveries and manage transport, customs, freight, packing and trade compliance. Coordinate priorities, risks and change across functions; track and report costs, orders, quality and delivery, and coordinate cash forecasts, currency exposure and hedging. Manage staffing, work sharing, coaching and training while sustaining ethical, responsive client and supplier relationships. Maintain compliance with all applicable policies and procedures Perform other assigned duties. Basic Job Requirements Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders 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 Other Job Requirements Demonstrated leadership experience in material management, procurement or supply chain functions supporting engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction projects or engineered capital equipment projects. Experience managing purchasing, expediting, logistics, supplier management, commercial evaluations and complex supplier negotiations. Ability to travel up to 40%, domestic and international. Preferred Qualifications Relevant accredited degree/global equivalent and certification/license; capital-project SCM/materials leadership with global teams and international/megaprojects. Lump-sum, module-fabrication or engineered-equipment experience in mining, minerals or bulk material handling; supplier development, sourcing, risk, planning and commercial/technical skills. Lead, communicate, coach and influence; proficient in Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and Microsoft Suite We are …

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