Senior Major Process Equipment Procurement Lead

KBR; 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

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.