Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2119162**Title:**Senior ExpeditorKBR 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 Principal Specialist, Procurement uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems. You will rely upon experience, people skills, and broad knowledge of field to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy. Negotiate and deliver cost savings to meet business requirements and procurement organization objectives.* Sources materials, equipment, and services and leads the solicitation of competitive bids with pertinent specifications, terms, and conditions. Conducts commercial reviews of complex procurement packages.* Coordinates and leads bid meetings, final negotiations, and drafting/final purchase documents.* Coordinate closeout of purchase orders, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue final modifications, invoices, and coordinate completion of supplier performance evaluations.* Establishes and maintains communications with client representatives and project staff through meetings, telephone and web conferences, and reports to provide client satisfaction.* Prepares, maintains, and communicates records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet management requirements.* Participates in development of bid assessment matrix and participate in risk reviews.* Participates in project functional audits.* Coordinates the timely issue/distribution/response of documents to suppliers.* Knowledgeable in Microsoft tools; specifically: Word and Excel and Power Point.**Strong computer skills to include Excel and Power Point.* Ability to speak fluent English. (Understanding or being able to communicate in other languages is a PLUS)* Familiarity with fabrication and manufacturing process.* Possess organizational skills for daily follow-up on multiple projects/activities/tasks.* Consistently obtain detailed status from suppliers, engineering, or other departments for the purposes of keeping the project schedule on track.* Organize and host routine procurement status meetings, and chair conference calls with suppliers, clients, and engineering.* Bachelor’s degree or experience in lieu of a degree preferred.* 7+ years’ experience in procurement in an industrial construction environment* Excellent verbal and written communication, organization skills, and ability to function within a project team.**Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability****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.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.* **We Deliver –** We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.* **We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.* **