Procurement Lead
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.
Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!
Job Description
The Procurement Lead is a key member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for leading all procurement activities for engineered equipment, bulk materials, and project services in support of complex projects from pre-award through closeout. This role provides commercial leadership throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, schedule adherence, and effective risk management while supporting overall project objectives.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of project procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, schedules, and budgets.
- Manage procurement activities for critical engineered equipment, major bulk materials, and subcontracted services in accordance with project requirements and material management plans.
- Review project scopes of work, prime contracts, and commercial requirements to identify procurement risks and opportunities.
- Develop, review, and customize procurement documents, commercial terms, and contract provisions for supplier engagements.
- Prepare and issue bid packages, lead bidder communications, facilitate clarification meetings, and manage competitive bidding processes.
- Conduct commercial evaluations of supplier proposals, assessing pricing, delivery commitments, commercial terms, compliance, and overall project risk.
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, and commercial outcomes.
- Award and administer purchase orders and contracts through the full procurement lifecycle, including change management, commercial amendments, and claims resolution.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain, commercial, and schedule risks that may impact project execution.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while monitoring supplier performance and delivery commitments.
- Resolve supplier performance issues, invoice discrepancies, claims, and other commercial matters in a timely and effective manner.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Expediting, Logistics, and Project Management teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project requirements.
- Lead procurement status meetings and provide regular reporting on procurement progress, risks, and critical milestones.
- Mentor and provide guidance to buyers, expeditors, and other procurement team members to support successful project execution and professional development.
- Analyze procurement data and market conditions to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable commercial practices.
- Support project closeout activities, including final documentation, supplier performance evaluations, and lessons learned.
- Adhere to Fluor's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability policies and procedures.
- Travel as required to support project, supplier, and business requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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 relevant experience.
- 12+ years of progressive procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably supporting large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC/EPCM) projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading procurement activities for engineered equipment, bulk materials, and project-related services.
- Strong commercial acumen with proven success in supplier negotiations, contract administration, and procurement strategy development.
- Experience managing competitive bidding processes, commercial evaluations, purchase order administration, and supplier performance.
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial, supply chain, and project execution risks.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage suppliers, clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mining, energy, infrastructure, industrial, or major capital projects.
- Prior experience in a Procurement Lead, Project Procurement Lead, Senior Buyer, or Procurement Manager capacity.
- Professional supply chain designation (SCMP, CPSM, CPPB, or equivalent) considered an asset.
Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.
At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.
Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.
Salary is based upon experience.
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.
Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.
Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.
While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!