Sr. Specialist, Procurement

Role Overview

Sr. Specialist, Procurement at KBR is responsible for negotiating supplier contracts, managing procurement operations, and ensuring optimal delivery of goods and services in support of business objectives.

Role Purpose

To negotiate favorable commercial terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, manage the procurement lifecycle, resolve supplier performance issues, and optimize processes through industry expertise and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies.
• Discuss defects and delivery problems with suppliers.
• Negotiate refunds and resolution of supplier performance issues.

Procurement Operations

• Take responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

• Solve complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices.
• Use experience and problem solving skills to develop and improve processes.

Team Leadership

• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of an undergraduate degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

• Role operates under general supervision.