Major Process Equipment Procurement Specialist

1013 KBR Technical Services, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking a seasoned Major Process Equipment Procurement Specialist to lead procurement and supply chain activities for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will develop strategies, govern supplier relationships, and oversee procurement from design through startup and commissioning.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement for capital projects, strong EPC/EPCM experience, and proven ability to manage long-lead equipment with global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or capital project procurement.
• Minimum 4 years of experience procuring major process equipment.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM projects.
• Experience functioning as a PMC and acting as owner representative overseeing procurement activities of EPC contractors preferred.
• Proven success managing procurement activities for capital projects exceeding $250 million.
• Strong contract negotiation, commercial management, supplier management, and change management experience.
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, sourcing technologies, Power BI, and analytics tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement and supply chain activities supporting capital project execution.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Establish procurement execution plans, governance processes, and reporting frameworks to support project delivery.
• Lead supplier evaluations, bid processes, negotiations, contract awards, and contract administration activities.
• Negotiate EPC, EPCM, equipment, subcontract, and service agreements to achieve project objectives and commercial value.
• Drive the procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment, critical materials, and services required to support project schedules.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing, logistics, and delivery performance to ensure contractual obligations and project requirements are achieved.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Capital project procurement

Contract negotiations

Global supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Title: Major Process Equipment Procurement 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 an experienced Major Process Equipment Procurement Specialist to provide strategic leadership and oversight for all procurement and supply chain activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. This role is accountable for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and company requirements. This role works closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, and Suppliers to support successful project execution from design through startup and operational readiness.

Functional Job Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Lead and manage all procurement and supply chain activities supporting capital project execution.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Establish procurement execution plans, governance processes, and reporting frameworks to support project delivery.
• Lead sourcing, contracting, purchasing, logistics, supplier quality, expediting, inspection, and materials management activities.
• Direct procurement personnel and provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies for major equipment, construction, subcontract, and service contracts.
• Lead supplier evaluations, bid processes, negotiations, contract awards, and contract administration activities.
• Negotiate EPC, EPCM, equipment, subcontract, and service agreements to achieve project objectives and commercial value.
• Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation activities.
• Drive the procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment, critical materials, and services required to support project schedules.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing, logistics, and delivery performance to ensure contractual obligations and project requirements are achieved.
• Conduct procurement performance reviews and provide recommendations to improve cost, schedule, and supply chain performance.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and establish supplier performance management programs.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency and recovery plans to minimize project impacts.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and sustainability requirements.
• Manage procurement budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost performance metrics.
• Partner with Finance and Project Controls to support forecasting, reporting, cost management, and project governance activities.
• Identify and implement cost savings, value improvement, and supply chain optimization opportunities.
• Leverage procurement systems, sourcing technologies, analytics, and Power BI tools to support decision-making and reporting.
• Provide procurement updates, performance metrics, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, quality, operations, logistics, and project controls teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practices across the project organization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or capital project procurement.
• Minimum 4 years of experience procuring major process equipment.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM projects.
• Experience in functioning as a PMC and acting as owner representative overseeing procurement activities of EPC contractors preferred.
• Proven success managing procurement activities for capital projects exceeding $250 million.
• Strong contract negotiation, commercial management, supplier management, and change management experience.
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
• Proficiency with procurement systems, sourcing technologies, Power BI, and analytics tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar professional certification.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccine, cell therapy, or biotechnology manufacturing facilities.
• Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield capital projects.
• Experience working within Owner, EPC, or EPCM project environments.
• International sourcing, supplier management, and global supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance and procurement improvement programs.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 30% as required during project planning, execution, commissioning, and startup activities.
• May require mobilization to different locations during execution (Including Houston, TX, Huntsville, AL, and possibly others Domestic and international travel may be required.

Decarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR Benefits Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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.