Contract Specialist

KBR; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Pune, India is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage procurement contracts for complex global projects. Based in Pune, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams in project, procurement, logistics and legal within a multinational environment.

The role requires strong vendor negotiation, contract management and compliance with prime contract terms. You will maintain contract documentation, renewals and flowdowns, and ensure timely approvals through internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in SCM, Engineering or Business Administration.
• 12–15 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Decarbonization, energy transition or sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project, procurement, logistics and legal teams.
• Negotiate with vendors for equipment/goods and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Develop and maintain contract documents and renewal workflows.
• Monitor supplier compliance and manage claims with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration

Job description

Title

Contract Specialist Job Profile Contract Specialist Location KBR Pune, India Reports to Sr Procurement Manager Division 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.

Responsibilities

Good written and verbal communication skills in English to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams including project, procurement, logistics and legal. Working experience in multinational companies in complex project environment in Procurement, Supply Chain, and coordinating with various internal stakeholders like sales, project, engineering departments, compliance, legal, contract management and relevant domain. In addition to Project Management role the candidate should be well conversant with contract related issues, procurement flowdowns etc. Negotiation skills with Vendors for purchase of equipment / goods / project flowdowns w.r.t prime contract and having sound knowledge of Buyers/ KBR favourable terms and conditions, applicable laws, statutory compliances, rules and regulations. Compliance to Code of Business Conduct Implement and maintain the company strategies, policies and procedures with suppliers and external parties and ensure best practice procurement processes are continually developed. Analyse the internal processes and performance and align with external parties / suppliers. Monitor compliance with respect to supply agreements by requesting supplier reports. Liaison with legal, finance and other internal stakeholders and obtaining approval on contractual matters Develop and maintain processes for contractual documents that are due for renewal and provide feedback on recommended action. Maintain system information with current and updated supply terms and documents. Claim management.

Qualifications

Desired Qualification: Bachelor/ Master Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Business Administration Relevant Experience: 12 to 15 years Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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