KBR
EPC
SeniorPurchasingSpecialist
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“Senior Purchasing Specialist at KBR. Skills: Procurement, Supply Chain Management, negotiations, cost reduction. cradle to grave purchasing activities. bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations”
Industry & Context.
resolving delivery or quality issues; Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., analytical skills, proficiency in MS office products, ability to learn new software quickly, Experience in Lumpsum Procurement environments.
Nice to Have
Ability to speak Mandarin, Experience with international project locations
What You'll Do.
cradle to grave purchasing activities
execution of agreements
price and schedule negotiations
Negotiates favorable terms
volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers
Drive cost reduction initiatives
and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors
Assist in developing a Category specific sourcing strategies
Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers
Assures that problems are reported timely
and develop a consolidated supplier base
Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers
Provide input to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process
Conducts the orderly closeout of Procurement operations
Participates in important negotiations and claim negotiations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinating closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams; Works closely with Engineering and the project management teams
Communication Scope
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
Process & Methodology
managing the procurement of goods and services under direct supervision, project management teams
Full Job Description
**Title:** Senior Purchasing Specialist 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 is seeking a Principal Purchasing Specialist to support large EPC projects by managing the procurement of goods and services under direct supervision. This role is responsible for negotiating supplier terms, securing cost efficiencies, resolving delivery or quality issues, and coordinating closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials. **Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:** * Under general direction, 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. * Assist in developing a Category 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 project management teams * Assures that problems are reported timely to the projects and senior procurement management. * Locate, analyze, and develo
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