Procurement Manager

KBR Careers; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions seeks a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials strategy for manufacturing operations and major capital projects. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to drive safe, compliant, and on-time delivery.

You will oversee governance, supplier relationships, and risk management, ensuring equipment, services, and materials meet quality and budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or commercial management.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams.
• Proven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million TIC.
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies for facilities and capital programs; lead governance and performance management systems; drive supplier innovations and cost improvements.
• Capital Project Procurement: Direct procurement for design, startup, and readiness; lead sourcing for process equipment, utilities, automation, and engineering services.
• Commercial & Contract Management: Lead negotiations and contract administration for EPC/EPCM and other agreements; manage changes and supplier performance.
• Supplier Quality & Compliance: Partner with Quality to ensure supplier compliance and conduct supplier audits.
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain: Develop sourcing for direct/indirect materials; mitigate supply chain risks; optimize inventory.
• Financial Management: Manage procurement budget, savings, and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Team Leadership: Develop procurement teams, foster safety and integrity, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Strategic procurement leadership

GMP/regulatory knowledge

Pharma manufacturing experience

Contract negotiations

Global supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field

Job description

Procurement Manager

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 Procurement Manager to provide strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects.

This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality, operational, and business requirements.

The Procurement Manager serves as a key member of the project and business leadership teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to support the successful delivery of capital projects from concept design through startup and operational readiness.

The role establishes procurement governance, oversees strategic supplier relationships, drives commercial excellence, ensures supply chain continuity, and provides leadership on procurement-related risks, opportunities, and performance to support safe, compliant, and successful business outcomes.

Functional Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies supporting manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs.
• Lead procurement functions supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects.
• Establish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems.
• Develop long-range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials.
• Support organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.

Capital Project Procurement

• Direct procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness.
• Lead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services.
• Oversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design-build, and owner-managed project delivery models.
• Develop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding commitments.
• Ensure timely delivery of long-lead equipment and critical path materials to support project schedules and operational objectives.
• Lead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital investments.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration activities for strategic suppliers and service providers.
• Negotiate complex agreements including: EPC and EPCM contracts Construction contracts Engineering services agreements Process equipment purchases Automation and digital systems Maintenance and operational support agreements
• Manage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout project lifecycle execution.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.

Supplier Quality & Compliance

• Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, and quality management programs.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective action programs when necessary.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational performance, and supply continuity.

Operational Procurement & Supply Chain

• Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, critical spare parts, and operational consumables.
• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Lead inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives for critical materials.

Financial Management

• Accountable for procurement budget performance, savings delivery, cost avoidance initiatives, and working capital improvement.
• Support capital appropriation requests and project business cases through market intelligence and procurement benchmarking.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements across capital and operational spend categories.
• Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop procurement managers, category managers, sourcing specialists, contract professionals, supplier quality resources, and materials management personnel.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to employees, contractors, consultants, and project procurement professionals.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, materials management, or commercial management experience.
• Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams.
• Proven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC).
• Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccine, biologics, API, sterile manufacturing, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated operations and industry quality requirements.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and expansion projects.
• Experience with greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site development.
• Experience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulated industry inspections and compliance programs.
• Experience supporting regulatory remediation programs and operational readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and lifecycle management requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing supplier quality programs within highly regulated industries.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• CPSM, CPSD, PMP, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and expansion projects.
• Experience with greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site development.
• Experience supporting regulatory remediation programs and operational readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and lifecycle management requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing supplier quality programs within highly regulated industries.

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.

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.

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.