Global Expediting Lead for EPC Procurement & Materials

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking an Expediting Specialist to serve as the home-office expediting representative, coordinating with the China project teams and EPC contractors. The role ensures timely procurement, material delivery, and documentation across global centers to support the Lobito Refinery project.

The ideal candidate will communicate fluently in English and integrate with KBR’s worldwide resources, contributing to schedule integrity and compliance throughout procurement and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in expediting or procurement.
• In lieu of degree, 15+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee expediting work by EPC contractor’s procurement team and track major equipment and materials.
• Ensure adherence to expediting requirements and use of approved vendors.
• Coordinate with engineering to review and return technical documents.
• Validate delivery schedules against project schedule and report gaps.
• Monitor Material Control System for tracking from PO to field receipt.
• Maintain PO files and project documentation.
• Update expediting status reports using IPMS.
• Use Documentum to manage supplier data and submittals.
• Support construction by resolving issues related to overages or shortages.
• Assist Accounts Payable with milestone verification and invoices.
• Supervise expediting personnel and mentor team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate schedule risks.

Skills

Expediting

Project coordination

Procurement

Contract management

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

IPMS

Documentum

Job description

KBR is seeking an Expediting Specialist to serve as the home-office expediting representative, coordinating with the China project teams and EPC contractors. The role ensures timely procurement, material delivery, and documentation across global centers to support the Lobito Refinery project.

The ideal candidate will communicate fluently in English and integrate with KBR’s worldwide resources, contributing to schedule integrity and compliance throughout procurement and construction phases.