Strategic Subcontracts & Procurement Leader

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Flexible Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to lead subcontract management activities across programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical and quality alignment with project goals. The role involves qualifying suppliers, issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in line with established procedures.

Under broad direction, you will manage multiple disciplines, mentor the Purchasing/Subcontracts Team, and participate in strategic development of global processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly desired.
• 15+ years of procurement/subcontracts experience, with 3–5+ years in a management role.
• 5–7 years of subcontracts management experience
• Experience writing and negotiating SOWs, Contracts/Subcontracts, and supplier deliverables
• Experience across IDIQ, Cost Reimbursable, Fixed Price contracts; government contract experience with LOGCAP is desirable
• Strong knowledge of FAR and DFARS; ability to communicate at all levels; project management and conflict resolution skills
• Experience supervising 25+ supply chain personnel is favorable
• Background check required

Responsibilities

• Drive major subcontract execution including cost, schedule, technical and quality performance.
• Coordinate subcontract work with Engineering, Quality, Finance and Planning teams.
• Serve as primary contact between subcontractor and project management; report to Supply Chain leadership.
• Oversee the procurement cycle and supplier relations across functional teams.
• Conduct evaluations, negotiations and contract modifications for changes.
• Develop subcontract specifications, statements of work, and terms and conditions.

Skills

Subcontracts

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (required)

Master’s degree (desired)

Tools

FAR/DFARS

IDIQ Contracts

LOGCAP

Job description

KBR is hiring a Manager, Subcontracts & Procurement to lead subcontract management activities across programs, ensuring cost, schedule, technical and quality alignment with project goals. The role involves qualifying suppliers, issuing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and maintaining subcontract files in line with established procedures.

Under broad direction, you will manage multiple disciplines, mentor the Purchasing/Subcontracts Team, and participate in strategic development of global processes.