Specialist Procurement

Title:

Specialist Procurement

Job Title:

Specialist, Procurement – Furnaces

Division

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.

Responsibilities:

·       Develop and prepare solicitation documents (RFP/RFQ) for Furnace Packages and associated equipment.

·       Negotiate price, specifications, delivery dates, payment terms, terms & conditions, and other elements of proposals/orders.

·       Establish and maintain procurement files in accordance with company policies. Perform market research and price analysis, as necessary.

·       Conduct negotiations for purchase order award, changes, claims, and back charges as required.

·       Procure equipment and materials including furnace coils, transfer line exchangers (TLEs), burners, refractory, decoking systems, ducting, dampers, stack components, structural steel, and other furnace package equipment.

·       As required, perform expediting activities to monitor supplier engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, and shipment milestones.

·       Identify schedule risks and work with suppliers to implement recovery plans to support project delivery requirements.

·       Coordinate activities with Engineering, Project Management, Quality, Inspection, Logistics, and Construction teams.

·       As required, coordinate logistics activities with internal/external customers.

·       Maintain procurement reports, supplier performance metrics, and project status updates.

Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

-        Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 5-7+ years of relevant experience.

-        Knowledge of furnace packages and long-lead equipment purchases such as coils, TLEs, burners, refractory systems, structural steel, and associated package equipment.

-        Experience in supplier expediting, schedule management, and fabrication monitoring.

-        Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

-        Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal/external stakeholders and contribute to a professional work environment through integrity, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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