Procurement Director

6 hours ago

Houston, Texas, United States KBR Full time
Job Title: Procurement Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our team at KBR. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement process for our Government Solutions U.S. Science and Space Divisions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a team of 6-10 buyers in all aspects of procurements, including cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
  • Review procurement support documentation in accordance with KBR's Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) approved procurement system.
  • Ensure compliance and quality while working to demonstrate customer value through cost-effective solutions.
  • Develop strategies to ensure compliance and quality while working vigorously to demonstrate customer value.
  • Build capabilities of team members through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
  • Ensure standardization and consistency of processes and documents.
  • Assume an active role in administration and management of procurement actions.
  • Engage and support change management, including improvements in procurement compliance and subcontracting processes.
  • Manage activities to support special circumstances, such as new business proposals and phase-in activities for new prime contract awards.
  • Lead advance acquisition planning for large or complex procurements.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARs).
  • Maintain a working knowledge of KBR's procurement policies.
  • Review and interpret metric data, anticipating unfavorable events through analysis of data and preparing control strategies.
  • Have hiring, firing, promotion, and compensation authority within own organization, in accordance with company procedures and up-line management review and approval.
  • Responsible for the development of a team, succession planning, coaching, training, and guidance when needed.
  • Positively support and communicate changes in procedures, concepts, practices, and approaches.
  • Advocate transformation and change management.
  • Professionally represent the organization during interfaces with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Be the initial escalation point when customers do not feel they are receiving satisfactory service.
  • Actively engage in regular management meetings, making recommendations for and facilitating efficiencies and changes.
  • Support special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Skills required for this position are typically acquired through the completion of a 4-year undergraduate degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field, with a minimum of 10 years procurement experience, and a minimum of 5 years related leadership experience.
  • Or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to 18+ years if non-degreed, with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience.
  • Minimum 8 years subcontract/procurement experience in support of U.S. Government requirements.
  • Possess strong negotiation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with an Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) System.
Preferred Skills:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits, including a 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.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. We understand that by embracing differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together.

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