Strategic Procurement Lead – Pharma Capital Projects

KBR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Procurement Package Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain activities for a major pharmaceutical capital project in Huntsville, AL.

You will direct procurement teams, manage supplier performance, negotiate critical contracts, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards throughout design, construction, startup, and commissioning. You will build relationships, drive risk mitigation, and report on cost/schedule to project leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement or capital project procurement.
• Minimum 7 years leading procurement organizations or major projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or EPC/EPCM projects.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and change management skills.
• Experience with global suppliers and international project teams.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct procurement personnel and provide leadership, coaching, and development.
• Monitor supplier performance to meet contractual requirements.
• Conduct procurement reviews to improve cost and schedule performance.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Global supplier management

Power BI

Analytics tools

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project procurement

Supply chain management

Tools

Power BI

Procurement systems

Sourcing technologies

Job description

KBR is seeking an experienced Procurement Package Manager to lead all procurement and supply chain activities for a major pharmaceutical capital project in Huntsville, AL.

You will direct procurement teams, manage supplier performance, negotiate critical contracts, and ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and quality standards throughout design, construction, startup, and commissioning. You will build relationships, drive risk mitigation, and report on cost/schedule to project leadership.