Strategic Pharma Procurement Lead

KBR Technical Services; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 100.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in the United States is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead cradle-to-grave procurement for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will work closely with engineering, project management, construction, QA, and supplier partners to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

The role covers sourcing, bid management, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and governance.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Experience in sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract awards.
• Experience on EPC/EPCM or pharma/chemical capital projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and communication skills.

Mansioni

• Execute cradle-to-grave procurement activities including sourcing, bid solicitation, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, administration, and change management.
• Manage procurement of major equipment, materials, and services to support project execution objectives and schedules.
• Support development and implementation of procurement execution plans aligned with project requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, scope changes, and claims resolution.
• Coordinate sourcing events, supplier evaluations, bid reviews, commercial recommendations, and contract award activities.
• Administer purchase orders and contracts, including change management, issue resolution, and supplier communications.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, schedule, delivery, commercial compliance, and contractual obligations.
• Support procurement risk identification, mitigation planning, and supply chain contingency activities.
• Drive delivery of assigned equipment, materials, and services to support project schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, construction, quality, logistics, and project controls teams to support integrated project execution.
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support project and organizational objectives.
• Support procurement reporting, governance requirements, cost management, forecasting, and performance tracking activities.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement optimization.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, quality requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and project governance processes.
• Support procurement closeout activities and documentation requirements.

Conoscenze

Procurement execution

Sourcing events

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Strumenti

e-Procurement

e-Bidding

Strategic sourcing platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in the United States is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to lead cradle-to-grave procurement for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will work closely with engineering, project management, construction, QA, and supplier partners to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

The role covers sourcing, bid management, supplier negotiations, contract administration, and governance.