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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.\nKBR is seeking a Procurement Manager to provide strategic leadership for procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, contracting, and materials management activities supporting manufacturing operations and major capital investment projects. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are acquired safely, compliantly, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality, operational, and business requirements. The Procurement Manager serves as a key member of the project and business leadership teams, partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Project Controls to support the successful delivery of capital projects from concept design through startup and operational readiness. The role establishes procurement governance, oversees strategic supplier relationships, drives commercial excellence, ensures supply chain continuity, and provides leadership on procurement-related risks, opportunities, and performance to support safe, compliant, and successful business outcomes.\nFunctional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\nStrategic Leadership\nDevelop and execute procurement and sourcing strategies supporting manufacturing facilities, operational functions, and capital investment programs.\nLead procurement functions supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and remediation projects.\nEstablish procurement governance, organizational structure, resource planning, reporting, and performance management systems.\nDevelop long-range category management and sourcing strategies for critical equipment, process systems, construction services, and operational materials.\nSupport organizational growth through supplier innovation, strategic partnerships, and risk mitigation initiatives.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement performance, supplier quality, and cost optimization.\nCapital Project Procurement\nDirect procurement activities supporting facility design, construction, startup, and operational readiness.\nLead sourcing and contracting for process equipment, utilities, manufacturing systems, laboratory equipment, automation systems, construction packages, and engineering services.\nOversee procurement execution for EPC, EPCM, construction management, design-build, and owner-managed project delivery models.\nDevelop procurement execution plans aligned with project schedules and funding commitments.\nEnsure timely delivery of long-lead equipment and critical path materials to support project schedules and operational objectives.\nLead procurement risk identification and mitigation planning for major capital investments.\nCommercial & Contract Management\nLead commercial negotiations and contract administration activities for strategic suppliers and service providers.\nNegotiate complex agreements including:\nEPC and EPCM contracts\nConstruction contracts\nEngineering services agreements\nProcess equipment purchases\nAutomation and digital systems\nMaintenance and operational support agreements\nManage contract changes, claims, dispute resolution, and supplier performance throughout project lifecycle execution.\nCollaborate with Legal and Finance to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.\nSupplier Quality & Compliance\nPartner with Quality and Supplier Quality organizations to ensure supplier compliance with company requirements and applicable industry standards.\nSupport supplier qualification, supplier audits, and quality management programs. • Monitor supplier quality performance and implement corrective action programs when necessary.\nDevelop strategic supplier partnerships that support product quality, operational performance, and supply continuity.\nOperational Procurement & Supply Chain\nSupport manufacturing and operational activities through strategic sourcing and materials management programs.\nDevelop sourcing strategies for direct materials, indirect materials, MRO supplies, critical spare parts, and operational consumables.\nIdentify supply chain vulnerabilities and implement contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted operations.\nLead inventory optimization and supply continuity initiatives for critical materials.\nFinancial Management\nAccountable for procurement budget performance, savings delivery, cost avoidance initiatives, and working capital improvement.\nSupport capital appropriation requests and project business cases through market intelligence and procurement benchmarking.\nDrive total cost of ownership improvements across capital and operational spend categories.\nDeliver measurable value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance initiatives.\nTeam Leadership\nLead and develop procurement managers, category managers, sourcing specialists, contract professionals, supplier quality resources, and materials management personnel.\nBuild organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, coaching, and performance management.\nFoster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.\nProvide leadership to employees, contractors, consultants, and project procurement professionals. \nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field.\nMinimum 15 years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, materials management, or commercial management experience.\nMinimum 8 years of leadership experience managing procurement organizations or large procurement teams.\nProven experience leading procurement activities for major capital projects exceeding $500 million Total Installed Cost (TIC).\nDemonstrated success negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.\nExperience working with global suppliers and international project teams.\nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nMBA or advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.\nCPSM, CPSD, PMP, CIPS, CPM, or equivalent professional certification.\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccine, biologics, API, sterile manufacturing, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.\nStrong knowledge of GMP-regulated operations and industry quality requirements.\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facility development and expansion projects.\nExperience with greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing site development.\nExperience supporting FDA, EMA, MHRA, or other regulated industry inspections and compliance programs.\nExperience supporting regulatory remediation programs and operational readiness activities.\nStrong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, startup, and lifecycle management requirements within regulated manufacturing environments.\nExperience developing supplier quality programs within highly regulated industries.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR 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.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nWe Deliver - Together.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people 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 People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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