Purchasing Specialist

KBR, Inc.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 540,000; Part time

Job summary

KBR Monterrey S.A. de C.V. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support large EPC projects by managing procurement of goods and services.

The role requires coordinating with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure timely material flow. Responsibilities include negotiating terms, driving cost reductions, and managing supplier relationships across the project lifecycle. Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and have an undergraduate degree in SCM or Business, with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in SCM or Business, or 3+ years procurement experience.
• Advanced Spanish and English, written and verbal.
• Experience with bid, evaluate, award cycles and contract execution.
• Proven cost reduction track record.
• Strong communication and project scheduling skills.
• Excellent MS Office and quick learner of new software.

Responsibilities

• Execute cradle-to-grave purchasing activities for a commodity group or project.
• Negotiate favorable terms, discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives for the project or category.
• Track key cost drivers and market factors for the category.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with engineering and corporate goals.
• Identify corrective actions for quality or schedule issues with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and project management teams.
• Close out procurement operations including settlement of claims.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Cost reduction

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Procurement experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in SCM or Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title:

Purchasing Specialist

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.

KBR is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to support large EPC projects by managing the procurement of goods and services under direct supervision. This role is responsible for negotiating supplier terms, securing cost efficiencies, resolving delivery or quality issues, and coordinating closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Under general direction, 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.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives for a specific Project or Category.
• Understand, track, and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned Category group.
• Assist in developing a Category specific sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives, providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services and ensure the alignment with Engineering.
• Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers.
• Works closely with Engineering and the project management teams
• Assures that problems are reported timely to the projects and senior procurement management.
• Locate, analyze, and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future Project needs.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Provide input to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process, procedures and tools
• Conducts the orderly closeout of Procurement operations, including settlement of claims and back-charges, and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement
• Participates in important negotiations and claim negotiations for their scope of procurement.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Advanced professional proficiency in both Spanish and English (written and verbal) is required.
• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Business, and/or 3+ years of Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience with a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries, such as Refining, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, etc.
• Experience in purchasing including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations, and commercial strategy a plus.
• Proven Track Record in cost reduction programs
• 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, proficiency in MS office products, and the ability to learn new software quickly

Position Title: Purchasing Specialist

Legal Employer: This position will be employed by KBR Monterrey S.A. de C.V.

Location of Position: Mexico City, KBR's Client's Offices

Position Reports to: Manager, Procurement & Materials

Employment Type: Project-based hire (temporary assignment) with an estimated duration of 1 year, aligned to specific project needs, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance.

Work Authorization: Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Mexico.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 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.

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