Title:
Senior Procurement Specialist
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
KBR is looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to negotiate favorable terms, discounts, and contracts with suppliers for the procurement of equipment, material and services. You will take responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use, discuss defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating refunds. You will also coordinate with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of equipment and contracts.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Sources materials, equipment, and services and leads the solicitation of competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions. Leads development of evaluation approach and assessments.
Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement projects and Statements of Work.
Coordinates and leads bid meetings, contract pre-award meetings, final negotiations, and drafting/final contract documents.
Performs subcontract management post-award activities through evaluating and status contractors productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing, and claims avoidance.
Coordinate closeout of subcontracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue final modifications, invoices, and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations.
Maintains supplier relationships and resolves complex supplier issues.
Maintains a cost reduction, cost avoidance and cost containment program in accordance with published guidelines.
Establishes and maintains communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, telephone and web conferences, and reports to provide for client satisfaction.
Prepares, maintains, and communicates records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet Contract Management requirements.
Participate in the Pre-Qualification process of subcontractors; monitor and track subcontractors compliance to KBRs HSSE, Quality and Finance procedures.
Prepares and maintains all electronic and hard copy files.
Participate in development of contract risk assessment matrix and participate in risk reviews.
Participates in project functional audits.
Coordinates the timely issue/distribution/response of documents to suppliers and contractors.
Coordinates/maintains control of Site Conditions/Instructions
Knowledgeable in Microsoft tools; specifically: Word and Excel and Power Point.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelors degree or relevant experience within Procurement
Industry and commodity experience
Oral and written fluency in Business English
Ability to use a rand of influencing techniques.
SAP, Excel proficiency.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/tasks effectively.
Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
Strong analytical and financial skills
Decarbonization Energy Transition Sustainability
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver Together.
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