Strategic Pharma Project Procurement Lead

KBR, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Newark, DE, seeks an experienced Procurement Package Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain activities for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will develop strategies, govern execution plans, and drive cost and schedule performance across sourcing, contracting, logistics, and supplier management.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in procurement for capital projects, including EPC/EPCM exposure, and demonstrate strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or capital project procurement.
• Minimum 7 years of experience leading procurement organizations, procurement teams, or major project procurement functions.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all procurement and supply chain activities for capital project execution.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Power BI

Analytics tools

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

Procurement systems

Job description

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) in Newark, DE, seeks an experienced Procurement Package Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain activities for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will develop strategies, govern execution plans, and drive cost and schedule performance across sourcing, contracting, logistics, and supplier management.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in procurement for capital projects, including EPC/EPCM exposure, and demonstrate strong leadership,