Material Manager
Fluor Canada Ltd.The Material Manager is responsible for leading all material management activities in support of major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC/EPCM) projects. This role oversees material planning, procurement coordination, expediting, logistics, inventory management, and supplier performance to ensure materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules and
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• Lead the development and execution of project material management strategies to support project objectives, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Develop and implement comprehensive material management plans, including material planning, procurement coordination, expediting, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and material tracking activities.
• Establish and maintain the Project Material Responsibility Matrix to ensure clear accountability and alignment across project stakeholders.
• Ensure materials, equipment, and commodities are available and delivered in accordance with project schedules and construction requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Logistics, and Project Controls teams to identify, assess, and mitigate material and supply chain risks.
• Monitor supplier performance, material availability, and delivery commitments, proactively resolving issues that could impact project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement and proactively manage project changes, evaluating impacts to material requirements, schedules, costs, and execution plans.
• Support the development and implementation of commercial and supply chain strategies that optimize project performance and deliver best value.
• Lead or support commercial evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions for major equipment, bulk materials, and strategic supply packages.
• Negotiate, or provide guidance and support during negotiations, for large and complex material and equipment procurements to achieve optimal commercial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain material status reports, forecasts, and performance metrics that provide project stakeholders with visibility into material readiness and supply chain performance.
• Ensure material management activities align with project baselines, schedules, and commercial objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and understand project contractual requirements and support the effective flow-down of commercial and contractual obligations to suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and key project stakeholders through consistent delivery and service excellence.Lead, mentor, coach, and develop material management personnel, creating an environment that supports collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Clearly communicate expectations, establish goals, and drive consistent execution to achieve project and business objectives.
• Support project planning, forecasting, resource planning, and workload management, including the development of staffing and effort estimates.
• Analyze material management performance and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, industry standards, and applicable regulations.
• Promote and uphold a strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and sustainability initiatives.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support project and business needs.
Basic Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 14+ years of progressive experience in material management, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or project execution within EPC, EPCM, industrial, energy, mining, infrastructure, or construction environments.
• Proven experience leading material management activities on large,