Title:
Sr. Manager – Procurement and Materials
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
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KBR is looking for a Sr. Manager – Procurement and Materials, to help support the team on major projects.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Manages the entire Procurement scope, including directing and coordinating Commodity Buyers, Expediting, Logistics, Inspection and Material Management on an assigned project and/or FEED
Is responsible for all deliverables such as project specific terms and conditions, man-hour estimates, staffing plans, procedures
Establishes project procurement procedures to ensure deliverables meet the individual client and project requirements
Responsible for appropriate executed Procurement in terms of: safety, compliance to rules and regulations, quality, schedule and budget
Identifies problems and coordinates with the project procurement team to correct
Proactively manages changes
Ensures effective communications among project disciplines
Works closely with Engineering
Assures that problems are reported timely to the Project and Senior Procurement Management
Reviews project status with clients, management and project leads
Reports and communicate actively with Senior Procurement Management
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Business, preferably in Supply Chain Management.
Proven track record in cost reduction programs.
Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment.
Procurement experience in lump-sum and reimbursable business
Willingness to travel worldwide on short notice.
Experience in working with Suppliers from China, India, Korea and other best cost countries.
Typically has 10-15+ years of domestic and international experience as a Project Procurement Manager in a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries, such as oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, and chemical with typical procurement experience ranging from 20-25+ years.
Experience working international assignments.
Experience as a Project Procurement Manager in a PMC capacity overseeing execution of multiple EPC contractors on behalf of clients.
Experience in purchasing or subcontracts, including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations, and commercial strategy.
Experience establishing Program Leveraged Agreements.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in order to flow goals and directives and effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel
Experience with e-procurement tools, such as e-bidding or e-auctions
Computer proficiency as well as advanced skills in MS Office products.
Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost reduction and control.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Preferred Education & Skills:
Experience on Saudi Aramco Projects.
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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