KBR

EPC

PurchasingSupervisor

$650–1100k ~AI est. Mexico City, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Purchasing Supervisor at KBR. Skills: Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management. Supervise purchasing activities. Execute purchasing activities”

Industry & Context.

EPC
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

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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