Manager, Procurement

KBR, Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Saudi Arabia seeks a Manager, Procurement to negotiate favorable terms, manage suppliers, and lead the procurement team to deliver value while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires coordinating with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to plan scheduling and contracting strategies, driving efficient processes across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree and 9+ years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Experience leading procurement teams and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering on scheduling and movement of goods.
• Lead the Procurement team to develop a more strategic approach.
• Ensure procurement processes meet legal, technical and commercial requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Manager, Procurement (BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED)

Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies. Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use. Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers, and is responsible for negotiating refunds. Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. Manages the Procurement team to develop a more strategic Procurement approach. Ensure efficient and effective procurement processes that meet all legal, technical and commercial factors within a stringent regulatory framework. Drive value for money through the procurement of goods, services and works. Co-ordination of procurement activities, ensuring effective support is provided to the business. Review and develop Procurement processes and procedures, ensuring any proposed changes are properly reviewed by relevant stakeholders, appropriately communicated to the business, and implemented effectively. Work with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies for different types of work ensuring the business is protected.

Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of a degree and 9+ years of experience.

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.