Principal Buyer
Irving, Texas, Us
Perform sourcing which involves interfacing with engineering, project management and client personnel to develop bidders’ lists. Prepare and issue specific inquiry documents for large purchase orders in close cooperation with engineering and ensure the timely receipt of bids. Coordinate, chair and document bid explanation and bid conditioning meetings. Lead and perform final negotiations with successful bidders. Coordinate and prepare bid evaluations and award recommendations. Prepare and issue purchase orders; (electrical bulk materials, transformers, low voltage switchgear, high voltage switchgear, safety signs, insulations, water injection pumps. generators, heating and ventilation units,). Manage awarded purchase orders in respect of changes and claim prevention/handling. Coordinate with Fluor’s Expeditors and Logistics Coordinators in the resolution of supplier queries. Ensure on-time delivery, generation of status reports, validity/accuracy of receipts, invoices, and supporting documents. Work closely with Accounts Payable making sure suppliers get paid in a timely matter, effectively met project deadlines which allowed for a timely start-up and operation of equipment. Assisted site to resolve overages, shortages and damaged material.
