Procurement Manager

Full-time

KBR

Title:
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 seeking a Procurement Manager to provide strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality, operational, and business requirements. The Procurement Manager serves as a key member of the project and business leadership teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to support the successful delivery of capital projects from concept design through startup and operational readiness. The role establishes procurement governance, oversees strategic supplier relationships, drives commercial excellence, ensures supply chain continuity, and provides leadership on procurement-related risks, opportunities, and performance to support safe, compliant, and successful business outcomes.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies supporting manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs.
Lead procurement functions supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects.
Establish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems.
Develop long-range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials.
Support organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.
Capital Project Procurement
Direct procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness.
Lead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services.
Oversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design-build, and owner-managed project delivery models.
Develop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding commitments.
Ensure timely delivery of long-lead equipment and critical path materials to support project schedules and operational objectives.
Lead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital investments.
Commercial & Contract Management
Lead commercial negotiations and contract administration activities for strategic suppliers and service providers.
Negotiate complex agreements including:
EPC and EPCM contracts
Construction contracts
Engineering services agreements
Process equipment purchases
Automation and digital systems
Maintenance and operational support agreements
Manage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout project lifecycle execution.
Collaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
Supplier Quality & Compliance
Partner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and applicable industry standards.
Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, and quality management programs. • Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective action programs when necessary.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational performance, and supply continuity.
Operational Procurement & Supply Chain
Support manufacturing and operational activities through strategic sourcing and materials management programs.
Develop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, critical spare parts, and operational consumables.
Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Lead inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives for critical materials.
Financial Management
Accountable for procurement budget performance, savings delivery, cost avoidance initiatives, and working capital improvement.
Support capital appropriation requests and project business cases through market intelligence and procurement benchmarking.
Drive total cost of ownership improvements across capital and operational spend categories.
Deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance initiatives.
Team Leadership
Lead and develop procurement managers, category managers, sourcing specialists, contract professionals, supplier quality resources, and materials management personnel.
Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Provide leadership to employees, contractors, consultants, and project procurement professionals.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, materials management, or commercial management experience.
Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams.
Proven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC).
Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
CPSM, CPSD, PMP, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent professional certification.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccine, biologics, API, sterile manufacturing, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of GMP-regulated operations and industry quality requirements.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and expansion projects.
Experience with greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site development.
Experience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulated industry inspections and compliance programs.
Experience supporting regulatory remediation programs and operational readiness activities.
Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and lifecycle management requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience developing supplier quality programs within highly regulated industries.
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.
Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits
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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 team's 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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