Total 3 job vacancies by 1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC

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Position Summary:

KBR seeks a Summer 2024 Intern looking to gain practical experience in Supply Chain Management.  In this internship, you will assist the Procurement Department in various procurement activities and support supplies and services for government and commercial customers at the best value necessary to meet the required price, quality, quantity, and delivery schedules. You will assist in defining business solutions that enable KBR to execute its contractual commitments while forging impactful relationships with internal stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities:

In this internship, you will:

• Work with different types of contract vehicles
• Gain exposure to KBR’s system applications.
• Support supplier source selection, subcontract/purchase order placement,

           cost/price analysis, record keeping, negotiations, documentation

           preparation, subcontract/purchase order maintenance, and supplier

           management.

• Assist in preparing Requests for Proposal/Quotes, analysis and evaluation of proposals, negotiation of subcontract provisions, and ‘cradle to grave’ subcontract/purchase order administration.
• Gain an understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), Contractor Procurement System Review (CPSR), ISO-9001: 2008, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Desired /Skills

• Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Effective time management skills and punctuality
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business disciplines, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• Due to the nature of KBR’s work and U.S. export regulations, the successful candidate must be a US citizen.
• Management or comparable Military experience
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and share knowledge.
• A sense of duty and desire to contribute to Organizational success.
• Ability to form respectful relationships with customers and colleagues.

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.

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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.

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BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.  But we all share one goal:  to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land, air, sea, space, and cyberspace for the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, NASA, and other federal agencies. KBR’s areas of expertise include engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT, and cybersecurity.  Our people make the world a more productive, efficient, and fascinating place. And that’s only the beginning!

KBR Government Services – US, Science & Space (S&S) organization is seeking an energetic, self-starting individual to join our company as Manager, Procurement Compliance. As part of our procurement and supply chain team, this individual will collaborate with multiple team members, leaders, and stakeholders, participating wherever necessary to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Our ideal candidate has a wide range of applicable skills, including the ability to assure compliance to company Policies and Procedures, Government requirements, and assisting operations and procurement in meeting or exceeding Small Business goals. In this role, you may juggle multiple projects simultaneously, necessitating time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.

In this capacity, the individual will work with employees of all levels across the global KBR organization, including interfacing with high-ranking officials and stakeholders.  This individual will perform duties as a Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) for S&S Procurement and will demonstrate complete knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements as they relate to KBR Subcontracts/Purchase Orders and will maintain consistent knowledge of regulation updates. The Procurement Compliance Manager will be based to Houston, TX and will report to the Sr. Manager of Procurement Compliance.

Additional Responsibilities Include: 

The Procurement Compliance Manager duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Assure S&S maintains a Government Approved Purchasing System
• Assure Procurement File Compliance to KBR’s Procurement Manual and Government requirements.
• Champion integrity of the Procurement Manual and work with other Business Units to ensure it is maintained and Current.
• Establish and monitor an effective training curriculum for all Government procurement professionals.
• Provide training to Procurement and Operations personnel on all aspects of the procurement process as well as specific targeted areas as required and monitor training effectiveness and attendance.
• Assist with the development of Procurement training modules to ensure Compliance issues are being properly addressed.
• Act as lead trainer for advanced procurement topics.
• Establish and monitor a comprehensive Internal Auditing System, including implementation of effective peer auditing (IPASS), independent assessments, quality feedback/KPI review process, and progressive risk-based reviews of large procurements.
• Develop comprehensive audit reports that detail audit findings, recommend corrective actions as required, perform risk assessments, and conduct internal control assessments.
• Report findings and observations to the Sr. Manager of Procurement & Compliance, the VP, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, the Director, Procurement & Supply Chain Management and other senior managers.
• Coordinate with all external Government agencies and internal requests to provide responses for audits and ensure compliance in the most responsive manner possible.
• Implement a Compliance metrics program to track findings discovered during compliance reviews.
• Develop recurring reports and analyses on a weekly/monthly basis from commitment data
• Responsible for oversight of S&S Small Business Reporting and Small Business Liaison Officer (SBLO)
• Ensures SBLO guides proposal teams towards consistently including diverse suppliers in the competitive bidding process.
• Promotes supplier diversity strategy to drive growth in small business and other related socio-economic category spending for KBR.
• Promotes the formation of strong diverse supplier partnerships, teaming arrangements, and joint ventures as appropriate and maintain partnerships.
• Overseas the development of goals, metrics, and reporting to monitor performance against KBR's Subcontracting Plans and government regulations in accordance with FAR Part 19
• Ensures accurate and compliant ISR’s and SSRs are submitted in accordance with the Small Business filing requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Similar from an accredited college or university
• 10+ years related experience with a focus on procurement compliance and small business requirements. 5 years of the 10 years in a supervisory or management role
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience using Power BI, a plus.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• Experience with Costpoint (preferred)

KBR BENEFITS

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also 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.

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.