Project Procurement Manager

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Project Procurement Manager

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is looking for a Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is responsible for leading all procurement and materials management activities for a large-scale capital project within an Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) environment. This role ensures timely cost-effective compliant acquisition of engineered equipment bulk materials and subcontracted services in alignment with project schedules budgets contractual obligations and applicable regulatory requirementsincluding Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) where applicable.

The PPM serves as the primary procurement interface for the project working closely with Project Management Engineering Construction Contracts Legal and Government Compliance teams as well as suppliers and subcontractors.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Procurement Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute the Project Procurement Execution Plan aligned with contract requirements project schedule and sourcing strategy.
• Establish procurement strategies for engineered equipment bulk materials construction services and long-lead items.
• Identify procurement risks including regulatory supply chain and schedule risks and implement mitigation plans.

Supplier Management & Contracting

• Lead supplier prequalification bid strategy development solicitation evaluation and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions in compliance with client contracts company policies FAR DFAR and flow-down requirements.
• Ensure suppliers and subcontractors comply with DPAS ratings priority delivery requirements and government-mandated schedules.
• Resolve commercial issues claims and performance disputes in coordination with Contracts and Legal.

Schedule Cost & Risk Control

• Ensure procurement activities support the project critical path and overall execution schedule.
• Monitor committed forecast and actual procurement costs against the approved project budget.
• Identify cost-saving and value-engineering opportunities while maintaining regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Track procurement-related risks expediting actions and mitigation measures.

Materials Management & Logistics

• Coordinate with expediting inspection materials management and logistics teams to ensure timely fabrication inspection and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with DPAS priority requirements for shipping allocation and delivery sequencing.
• Support site materials management inventory control and surplus disposition in accordance with contract requirements.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface with Engineering to align technical specifications vendor data requirements and compliance documentation.
• Support Construction by ensuring timely availability of materials and services and resolution of field procurement issues.
• Collaborate with Project Controls on forecasting progress measurement and procurement status reporting.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (DFAR)
  • Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)
  • Client-specific government contract clauses and flow-down requirements
  • Company ethics quality safety and sustainability policies
• Maintain accurate audit-ready procurement documentation suitable for government and internal audits.
• Support compliance reporting and audits related to government-funded projects.

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and manage project procurement staff including buyers expeditors and materials coordinators.
• Assign responsibilities establish performance expectations and provide day-to-day decision support.
• Promote disciplined procurement execution and compliance awareness across the project team.

Required Education Experience & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related field
• Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. CPSM CIPS PMP) preferred
• 1015 years of procurement or supply chain experience in an EPC or large capital project environment
• Proven experience managing procurement for large complex capital projects preferably with government or defense-related funding
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) including flow-down clauses and subcontract compliance
  • Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) requirements including rated orders and priority fulfillment
• Strong background in procurement of engineered equipment bulk materials and construction services
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers and complex logistics environments

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills
• Working knowledge of government contracting compliance requirements
• Ability to balance cost schedule quality and regulatory obligations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and procurement tracking tools
• Leadership capability in fast-paced schedule-driven project environments

Working Conditions

• Project-based role with potential for extended hours during critical milestones
• Domestic and limited international travel may be required
• Work performed in office project site and supplier locations depending on project phase

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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