Deputy Materials Manager - Houston, Tx

Major Responsibilities

• Manages a team of lead materials coordination or planners on a large project or works within business line Supply Chain department in a functional role in a small to medium sized GBU.
• Provides expertise, advice, and direction for project and field materials management activities to ensure the overall organizational effectiveness among all functions responsible for the materials management process.
• Reviews the initial master schedule, detailed timing and sequence of each functional group, and actual progress of each group to confirm that materials meet required delivery dates.
• Reviews any schedule revisions for impacts and participates in the development of contingency planning.
• Interfaces between Construction and Supply Chain to identify, requisition, and establish delivery dates for material requirements resulting from design changes, rework, contingency/work arounds, scope changes, or materials missed in Engineering takeoffs.
• Covers material warehousing, maintenance, control, and handling at the jobsite.
• Coordinates with Construction and Field Supply Chain the plans for material identification, material availability in support of installation plans, and equipment requiring special handling at the site.
• Formulates specialized training and career development programs necessary to assure that all assigned material management personnel are properly trained and qualified.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
• Required Knowledge And Skills:
  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent, in Supply Chain or Business Administration related field is preferred; and minimum of 15 years’ experience in commercial and materials management aspects of the procurement of goods and/or services.
  • Experience and skill in supervision, including selection, hiring, training, development, and performance evaluation.
  • Advanced knowledge of all procurement operations related to the management of materials at area, regional, temporary, and jobsite office locations.
  • Advanced knowledge in Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.
  • Advanced knowledge of all Engineering disciplines, the work process and the deliverables produced.
  • Advanced knowledge of applicable Bechtel policies, instructions, and Procurement procedures and guidelines.
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of the Digital Supply Chain System, Engineering tools, and other project data systems.
  • Prior experience in major global, direct hire, and contract management projects, which include Engineering, Procurement, and materials control activities.