Senior EPC Purchasing — Procurement & Cost Savings

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KBR Benefits

Job summary

KBR, Inc in Houston seeks a Senior Purchasing Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave procurement for large EPC projects, negotiating terms, driving cost reductions, and coordinating with engineering and operations.

You should have a degree in Supply Chain or Business and 6+ years in procurement, with experience in bid cycles, contracts, and e-procurement tools; Mandarin a plus. The role offers competitive benefits and growth within KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement and SCM experience with global EPC projects.
• Experience in bid/evaluate/award cycles and contract execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with E-procurement tools and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute cradle-to-grave purchasing activities for a commodity group.
• Negotiate favorable terms and long-term supplier contracts.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives for projects or categories.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Vendor management

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

E-procurement tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

MS Office

E-procurement tools (e-bidding/e-auctions)

Contract management software

Job description

KBR, Inc in Houston seeks a Senior Purchasing Specialist to manage cradle-to-grave procurement for large EPC projects, negotiating terms, driving cost reductions, and coordinating with engineering and operations.

You should have a degree in Supply Chain or Business and 6+ years in procurement, with experience in bid cycles, contracts, and e-procurement tools; Mandarin a plus. The role offers competitive benefits and growth within KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions.