Project Procurement Manager

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KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated end-to-end engineering procurement and construction management services to the refining LNG midstream chemicals petrochemicals oil and gas power and industrial infrastructure focus spans proprietary technology consulting and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.

KBR is seeking Project Procurement Manager to lead and manage all aspects of procurement execution for complex global EPC projects.

This role is responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle including sourcing purchasing expediting logistics inspection and material management while ensuring compliance with project requirements schedules budgets and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive international procurement experience strong commercial and negotiation expertise and a proven track record of delivering cost savings across industries such as oil & gas LNG petrochemicals chemicals and energy projects. Working closely with Engineering Project Management and global procurement teams this position offers the opportunity to drive strategic procurement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of major projects worldwide.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Guides the management of the entire Procurement scope including directing and coordinating Procurement Management 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 plan procedures.

• Establishes project procurement procedures aligned with KBR work methods 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 communication among project disciplines

• Works closely with Engineering and Project Management

• 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 Procurement Department Management in Chennai as well as Senior Procurement Management in Houston and London

Required Education Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Business preferably in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

• Typically has 5-10 years of international experience as a Project Procurement Manager in a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries such as oil and gas LNG petrochemical ammonia & urea and chemical with typical procurement experience ranging from 15-20 years

• Proven track record in cost reduction programs

• Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment

• Procurement experience in lump-sum and reimbursable project execution

• Willingness to travel worldwide on short notice

• Experience in working with Suppliers from China India Korea and other best cost countries

• Experience working international assignments

• Experience in purchasing and subcontracts including bid evaluate award cycle execution of agreements execution of changes price and schedule negotiations and commercial strategy

• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skill 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 including excel and PowerBI

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost reduction and control

• Experience with EPC project execution supporting international execution centers (US and UK)

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey strategies and statuses to all stakeholders

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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