Senior Purchasing Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Executes and supervises cradle to grave purchasing activities (including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations) for a specific commodity group or Project.
• Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives for a specific Project or Category.
• Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned Category group.
• Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials.
• Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers.
• Work closely with Engineering and the project management teams to report problems and resolve punch list items assigned to Procurement.
• Create and maintain a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future Project needs.
• Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Conduct orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including settlement of claims and back-charges.
• Participate in important negotiations and claim negotiations for their scope of procurement.

Requirements

• Completion of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business, and/or 6+ years of Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience with a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries, such as Refining, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, etc.
• Experience in purchasing including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations, and commercial strategy.
• Proven track record in cost reduction programs.
• 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 using E-procurement tools, such as e-bidding or e-auctions.
• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS office products, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience in Lumpsum Procurement environments.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS office products, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience in Lumpsum Procurement environments.
• Ability to speak Mandarin (preferred).
• Experience with international project locations (preferred).

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. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits We Deliver – Together. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. R2126102