Global Functional Materials Manager

Requisition ID: 295071

Work Location: Santiago

Telework Type: Part-Time Telework (This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project, as determined by the individual and their supervisor).

Relocation Authorized: None

Since 1898, our teams have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries across all seven continents, building inspiring projects that drive economic growth, improve infrastructure resiliency, and increase access to energy and vital resources. We serve markets including Infrastructure, Nuclear, Security & Environmental, Energy, Mining & Metals, and Manufacturing and Technology. Within our Mining & Metals sector, we are dedicated to extracting vital resources safely and sustainably to support the global clean energy transition.

We are currently seeking a Global Functional Materials Manager to provide expertise, advice, and direction for design office and field materials management activities within the global business unit. In this role, you will ensure organizational effectiveness across all functions responsible for the materials management process, facilitate policy and procedure implementation, and oversee inventory control systems.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide functional guidance to personnel assigned to project materials management, including materials coordination and materials planning specialists and supervisors.
• Manage the global business unit Material Management function to ensure projects and activities are planned, resourced, and implemented effectively.
• Advise Supply Chain Management regarding the automation of work processes and material management operations.
• Perform employee performance evaluations for direct reports, review annual evaluations for consistency, conduct career discussions, and evaluate staff skills and proficiency.
• Develop and direct training programs, determine personnel training needs, and assist corporate Supply Chain with training development.
• Develop and implement quality initiatives, functional procedures, and instructions for Supply Chain personnel.
• Perform functional reviews on projects to ensure adherence to project execution plans and procedural compliance, and provide expert advice on warehousing, maintenance, control, handling, work hour estimates, and organizational charts.
• Forecast long-range personnel requirements and coordinate timely staffing for positions within GBU Supply Chain operations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) with 13-15 years of relevant experience, or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Requires approximately 8 years of experience in project-based materials management of major equipment and bulk materials, with experience on a major module project preferred.
• Must have experience working on large projects (>$2 billion) involving multi-office global execution and logistics.
• Advanced knowledge required in front-end materials management work processes, project Procurement operations, Engineering disciplines and deliverables, supplier/fabricator data systems, advanced work packaging, pre-buy methodology, and materials status reporting.
• Familiarity with Bechtel policies, instructions, Procurement procedures, and Field Engineering/Construction activities associated with integrated work process procedures is an asset.

Bechtel offers robust total rewards and benefits designed to support career advancement, well-being, and work-life balance. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive global workforce where every colleague feels valued, respected, and supported.