Senior Procurement Professionals - EOI

KBR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salary including annual %

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Career development opportunities

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Job summary

KBR is seeking talented Procurement Professionals to register their interest for upcoming opportunities in our Australian business. These roles may be permanent or fixed-term, and require strong relationship building, commercial acumen and cross-functional collaboration.

Candidates with experience in complex, regulated, or project-based environments will be highly regarded. An active Baseline Defence Security Clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within complex environments.
• Strong supplier and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Experience with market engagement and competitive tendering processes.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, compliance and reporting.
• Strong spend analysis, cost optimisation and supplier performance skills.
• Experience driving procurement process improvements and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Register interest for upcoming procurement opportunities across the business.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide commercial guidance.
• Collaborate across functions to support procurement activities in complex environments.
• Maintain Baseline Defence Security Clearance eligibility and ITAR compliance where applicable.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract management

Market engagement

Competitive tendering

Governance & compliance

Spend analysis

Cost optimisation

Digital transformation

Job description

At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

Title

Senior Procurement Professionals - EOI

At KBR – We do things that matter. We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Think.KBR.com

KBR in Australia

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity

KBR is seeking talented Procurement Professionals to register their interest for upcoming opportunities within our business. These opportunities may include both permanent and fixed-term positions.

We are interested in connecting with experienced procurement professionals who are confident building strong relationships, providing sound commercial advice and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business. Experience working within complex, highly regulated or project-based environments will be highly regarded.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance.

About You

• Strategic sourcing and procurement
• Supplier and subcontractor management
• Contract and commercial management
• Market engagement and competitive tendering
• Procurement governance, compliance and reporting
• Spend analysis, cost optimisation and supplier performance
• Procurement process improvement and digital transformation

What We Will Offer You

• A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
• Flexible working
• Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
• Paid parental leave
• Income protection
• Corporate rewards
• Salary packaging/Novated leasing
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
• Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

Please note. Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

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