Principal Specialist, Material Management-Remote

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Job Description

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

Job ID: 148961BR

City: GREENVILLE

State: South Carolina

Country: United States

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.