Procurement Manager

About the role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize assets. KBR is seeking a Procurement Manager to provide strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects. The role develops and executes procurement strategies to acquire equipment, materials, and services safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality, operational, and business requirements. The Procurement Manager partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to support capital projects from concept design through startup and operational readiness, establishing procurement governance, overseeing strategic supplier relationships, driving commercial excellence, ensuring supply chain continuity, and leading procurement‑related risk and performance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies for manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs.
  • Lead procurement for greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects.
  • Establish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems.
  • Develop long‑range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials.
  • Support organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives.
  • Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.
• Capital Project Procurement
  • Direct procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness.
  • Lead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services.
  • Oversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design‑build, and owner‑managed delivery models.
  • Develop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding commitments.
  • Ensure timely delivery of long‑lead equipment and critical‑path materials to support project schedules and operational objectives.
  • Lead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital investments.
• Commercial & Contract Management
  • Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration for strategic suppliers and service providers.
  • Negotiate complex agreements, including EPC/EPCM contracts, construction contracts, engineering services agreements, process equipment purchases, automation and digital systems, and maintenance/operational support agreements.
  • Manage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
• Supplier Quality & Compliance
  • Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and industry standards.
  • Support supplier qualification, audits, and quality management programs.
  • Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective‑action programs as needed.
  • Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational performance, and supply continuity.
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain Support
  • Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, critical spare parts, and operational consumables.
  • Identify supply‑chain vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Lead inventory optimization and supply‑continuity initiatives for critical materials.
• Financial Management
  • Accountable for procurement budget performance, savings delivery, cost‑avoidance initiatives, and working‑capital improvement.
  • Support capital appropriation requests and project business cases through market intelligence and procurement benchmarking.
  • Drive total cost of ownership improvements across capital and operational spend categories.
  • Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance initiatives.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead and develop procurement managers, category managers, sourcing specialists, contract professionals, supplier quality resources, and materials‑management personnel.
  • Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide leadership to employees, contractors, consultants, and project procurement professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, materials management, or commercial management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams.
• Proven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC).
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life‑sciences, cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccine, biologics, API, sterile manufacturing, or other GMP‑regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP‑regulated operations and industry quality requirements.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development, greenfield site development, and expansion projects.
• Experience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulated industry inspections, compliance programs, and regulatory remediation activities.
• Understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and lifecycle management within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing supplier quality programs in highly regulated industries.

Benefits

KBR offers a competitive lifestyle benefits package that may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules. The company supports career advancement through professional training and development.