KBR
EPC
PurchasingSupervisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Purchasing Supervisor at KBR. Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management. Supervise purchasing activities. Execute purchasing activities”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
Mobilize to jobsite within Mexico
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience, Undergraduate degree, Advanced professional proficiency in Spanish, Advanced professional proficiency in English, Experience in purchasing or subcontracts, Experience with e-procurement tools, Computer proficiency, Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office products, Negotiation skills, Knowledge of global supplier market, Procurement experience in lump-sum business
Nice to Have
Detailed purchasing experience and knowledge in all equipment and material categories
What You'll Do.
Supervise purchasing activities
Execute purchasing activities
Manage execution of agreements
Manage execution of changes
Manage price negotiations
Manage schedule negotiations
Drive cost reduction initiatives
Understand cost drivers
Forecast cost drivers
Understand market factors
Forecast market factors
Develop project specific sourcing strategies
Identify corrective actions
Identify measures for quality issues
Identify measures for schedule issues
Work closely with Engineering
Work closely with projects team
Report problems to project teams
Report problems to senior procurement management
Analyze supplier base
Develop supplier base
Create long-term partnerships with suppliers
Maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers
Foster feedback from suppliers
Foster continuous improvement from suppliers
Provide input for procurement process improvement
Provide input for procurement procedure improvement
Provide input for procurement tool improvement
Conduct closeout of Procurement operations
Resolve punch list items
Prepare presentations on Procurement methods
Edit presentations on Procurement trends
Provide data to support KPIs
Participate in important negotiations
Participate in claim negotiations
Adhere to health regulations
Adhere to safety regulations
Adhere to environmental regulations
Adhere to company policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with Engineering; Works closely with projects team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
**Title:** Purchasing Supervisor 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. KBR’s Integrated Solutions Americas is seeking a **Purchasing Supervisor** to support large EPC projects. This role operates with a high level of responsibility and professional judgment within established organizational and project frameworks. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing logistics processes and work methods, as well as developing contracts and overseeing all related activities to ensure seamless project delivery. **Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:** * 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 project. * Drive cost reduction initiatives for assigned project. * Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned equipment. * Assist in developing project specific sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives, providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services and ensure the alignment with Engineering. * Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers. * Works closely with Engineering and the projects team. * Assures that problems are reported in a timely manner to project teams and senior procurement management. * 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
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