Manager Procurement

About the Role

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Manager Procurement to join their team in the Eastern region. This is a full-time position responsible for overseeing procurement activities, negotiating with suppliers, and managing the Procurement team to implement strategic approaches. The role focuses on ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes that align with legal, technical, and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers for goods, services, and supplies.
• Manage purchases supporting customer-related business processes or internal use.
• Address defects and delivery issues with suppliers, including negotiating refunds.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering departments to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Lead the Procurement team in developing and implementing a more strategic procurement approach.
• Ensure procurement processes are efficient, effective, and comply with all legal, technical, and commercial factors within regulatory frameworks.
• Drive value for money through the procurement of goods, services, and works.
• Coordinate procurement activities to provide effective support to the business.
• Review and develop Procurement processes and procedures, ensuring proposed changes are properly reviewed by stakeholders, communicated to the business, and effectively implemented.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop appropriate contracting strategies for various types of work, ensuring business protection.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess over 10 years of relevant experience in procurement and supply chain management.

Team Leadership and Strategy

This role involves managing a Procurement team, focusing on developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives. The Manager Procurement will guide the team towards a more proactive and value-driven approach to sourcing and supplier management.

Compliance and Process Improvement

A key aspect of this role is ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to stringent regulatory frameworks and internal policies. The Manager Procurement will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing existing processes and procedures to maintain efficiency and compliance.

Application Process

Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry. The salary for this position is not disclosed.