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Project Procurement Manager

LocationHouston, Texas
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen3d ago
Title:
Project Procurement Manager
At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.
KBR is seeking Project Procurement Manager to lead and manage all aspects of procurement execution for complex global EPC projects.
This role is responsible for overseeing the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, purchasing, expediting, logistics, inspection, and material management, while ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive international procurement experience, strong commercial and negotiation expertise, and a proven track record of delivering cost savings across industries such as oil & gas, LNG, petrochemicals, chemicals, and energy projects. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, and global procurement teams, this position offers the opportunity to drive strategic procurement initiatives and contribute to the successful delivery of major projects worldwide.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
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Guides the management of the entire Procurement scope, including directing and coordinating Procurement Management, Buyers, Expediting, Logistics, Inspection and Material Management on an assigned project and/or FEED
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Is responsible for all deliverables such as project specific terms and conditions, man-hour estimates, staffing plan, procedures.
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Establishes project procurement procedures aligned with KBR work methods to ensure deliverables meet the individual client and project requirements
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Responsible for appropriate executed Procurement in terms of: safety, compliance to rules and regulations, quality, schedule and budget
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Identifies problems and coordinates with the project procurement team to correct
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Proactively manages changes
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Ensures effective communication among project disciplines
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Works closely with Engineering and Project Management
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Assures that problems are reported timely to the Project and Senior Procurement Management
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Reviews project status with clients, management and project leads
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Reports and communicate actively with Procurement Department Management in Chennai, as well as Senior Procurement Management in Houston and London
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business, preferably in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
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Typically has 5-10+ years of international experience as a Project Procurement Manager in a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries, such as oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, ammonia & urea and chemical with typical procurement experience ranging from 15-20+ years
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Proven track record in cost reduction programs
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Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment
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Procurement experience in “lump-sum” and “reimbursable” project execution
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Willingness to travel worldwide on short notice
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Experience in working with Suppliers from China, India, Korea and other best cost countries
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Experience working international assignments
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Experience in purchasing and subcontracts, including bid, evaluate, award cycle, execution of agreements, execution of changes, price and schedule negotiations, and commercial strategy
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Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skill in order to flow goals and directives and effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel
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Experience with e-procurement tools, such as e-bidding or e-auctions
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Computer proficiency as well as advanced skills in MS Office products including excel and PowerBI
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Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost reduction and control
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Experience with EPC project execution supporting international execution centers (US and UK)
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Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey strategies and statuses to all stakeholders
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.​
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