Purchasing Specialist

KBR, Inc; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc is seeking a Purchasing Specialist in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role involves executing and supervising purchasing activities, negotiating terms with suppliers, and ensuring timely problem resolution. Candidates must have an engineering background, preferably in Supply Chain Management, and at least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement with a global EPC company. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience.
• Experience in purchasing, including bid evaluation and contract execution.
• Ability to work in complex, schedule-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise cradle to grave purchasing activities.
• Negotiate favorable terms and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Identify corrective actions for quality or schedule issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering qualification in Supply Chain Management or Business

Job description

Purchasing Specialist page is loaded## Purchasing Specialistlocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2123278**Title:**Purchasing SpecialistJob Posting DescriptionKBR 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.Job Responsibilities* Under direct supervision, executes and supervises cradle to grave purchasing activities (including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price, and schedule negotiations) for a specific commodity group or project* Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and supplies* Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers* Works closely with Engineering and the projects* Assures that problems will report timely to the projects and senior procurement management* Conducts the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement* Develops core job competencies with existing procedures and work processes* Must be willing to work hours to support counterparts in different geographical regions (US, UK, etc.)Job Requirements* Engineering qualification background, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business* 3+ years of Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience with a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries, such as oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, etc.* Experience in purchasing or subcontracts, including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations, and commercial strategy.* Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in order to flow goals and directives and effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel* Ability to work in a complex schedule-driven work environment* Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)* Candidates must be able to learn new software and tools easily**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!*** **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.