Kbr
Procurement & Materials Manager
Houston, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
NegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic SpeakingMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Management
About the role
- Title: Procurement & Materials Manager KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle.
- This role operates with a high level of responsibility and professional judgment within established organizational and project frameworks.
- These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.
Responsibilities
- Develop purchasing strategies for proposals and Project Procurement Plans and guide teams in the execution of those plans.
- Lead terms and conditions review and negotiations for equipment and modular fabrication packages on a global scale.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives for assigned project.
- Assist in developing project-specific sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives while ensuring alignment with Engineering.
- Locate, analyze, and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future needs.
- Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
- Provide input to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of procurement processes, procedures, and tools.
- Act as the Purchasing Lead and supervise the complete range of purchasing activities on projects.
- Perform audits of procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies, processes, tools, systems, and project requirements.
- Support development, coaching, and performance management of assigned procurement personnel.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- Preference of detailed purchasing experience and knowledge in all equipment and material categories
- Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment
- Procurement experience in "lump-sum" business
- Computer proficiency as well as intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office products.
- Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost reduction and control.
- Knowledge of global supplier market for capital project equipment and material categories
- KBR Benefits
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Benefits
- Required Education, Experience, &
- Adhere to all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment.
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