Title:
Senior Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:
- We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
- We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
- We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
- We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.
Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Lead this role oversees and performs the full range of procurement and administration activities associated with procuring of goods and/or services in support of various corporate functional areas.
The individual works within a small team with minimal supervision to:
- Contribute to the development of contracting strategies and advise internal customers on path to maximize the value of business objectives
- Solve complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices.
- Support with vendor registration and onboarding.
- Ensure new or established vendors meet pre-qualification requirements.
- Develop, issue, and manage solicitation documents such as Request for Information (“RFI’s), Request for Quotes (“RFQ’s) and Request for Proposals (“RFP’s”) etc.
- Analyze bid packages to ensure competitive pricing acquired. Evaluate bids and proposals, perform and document price reasonableness determination and ensure cost, quality and schedule meets business needs.
- Understand and negotiate the relevant market pricing and achieve cost savings
- Employ a full range of contract terms and conditions to protect company from risk and liability.
- Actively negotiate contract terms and conditions and work with internal requisitioners’ to fulfill business needs, and budgetary and compliance requirements.
- Understand and apply audit standards, which include company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform close outs of contracts, finalize financial records, and complete vendor performance evaluations
- Use experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes.
- Ensure best practices are implemented.
- Maintain Agreement files in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with executives, functional management, coworkers, and vendor representatives.
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven record in commercial terms negotiation and cost reduction.
- Proactive and self-motivated team player with proven record of collaborating for success.
- Experience with e-procurement tools including SAP/ Deltek Costpoint is preferred.
- A working knowledge of the various types of contracts, including Cost Reimbursable, Firm Fixed Price and Time and Material types.
- Experience working with vendors and internal customers around the globe.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
- Experience or knowledge of SharePoint Online a plus.
- Experience or knowledge of Nintex Workflows and/or Nintex Forms a plus.
Benefits:
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 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.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR:
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
We Deliver — Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
