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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domainexpertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions tooptimizeplanned and operating assets.\nKBR is seeking an experienced Procurement Package Managerto provide strategic leadership and oversight for all procurement and supply chain activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. This role is accountable for developing and executing procurement strategies that ensure equipment, materials, and services are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and company requirements. The Procurement Package Manager serves as a key member of the project leadership team and works closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, and Suppliers to support successful project execution from design through startup and operational readiness.\nFunctional Job Responsibilities Will IncludeButAre Not Limited To:\nLead and manage all procurement and supply chain activities supporting capital project execution.\n\nDevelop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project safety, quality, schedule, and budgetobjectives.\n\nEstablish procurement execution plans, governance processes, and reporting frameworks to support project delivery.\n\nLead sourcing, contracting,purchasing,logistics, supplier quality,expediting, inspection, and materials management activities.\n\nDirect procurement personnel and provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development.\n\nDevelop and implement commercial strategies for major equipment, construction, subcontract, and service contracts.\n\nLead supplier evaluations, bid processes, negotiations, contract awards, and contract administration activities.\n\nNegotiate EPC, EPCM, equipment, subcontract, and service agreements to achieve projectobjectivesand commercial value.\n\nManage supplier performance, contract compliance, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation activities.\n\nDrive the procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment, critical materials, and servicesrequiredto support project schedules.\n\nMonitor supplier manufacturing,logistics, and delivery performance to ensure contractual obligations and project requirements are achieved.\n\nConduct procurement performance reviews and provide recommendations to improve cost, schedule, and supply chain performance.\n\nDevelop strategic supplier relationships andestablishsupplier performance management programs.\n\nIdentifysupply chain risks and develop contingency and recovery plans to minimize project impacts.\n\nEnsure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and sustainability requirements.\n\nManage procurement budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost performance metrics.\n\nPartner with Finance and Project Controls to support forecasting, reporting, cost management, and project governance activities.\n\nIdentifyand implement cost savings, value improvement, and supply chain optimization opportunities.\n\nLeverage procurement systems, sourcing technologies, analytics, and Power BI tools to support decision-making and reporting.\n\nProvide procurement updates, performance metrics, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and executive stakeholders.\n\nCoordinate closely with engineering, construction, quality, operations,logistics, and project controls teams to ensure integrated project execution.\n\nPromote continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practices across the project organization.\n\nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, ora relateddiscipline.\n\nMinimum 15 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or capital project procurement.\n\nMinimum 7 years of experience leading procurement organizations, procurement teams, or major project procurement functions.\n\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM projects.\n\nProven success managing procurement activities for capital projects exceeding $250 million.\n\nStrong contract negotiation, commercial management, supplier management,and changemanagement experience.\n\nExperience working with global suppliers and international project teams.\n\nProficiencywith procurement systems, sourcing technologies, Power BI, and analytics tools.\n\nStrong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.\n\nAbility to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.[\n\nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nMBA or other advanceddegree.\n\nCPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar professional certification.\n\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccine, cell therapy, or biotechnology manufacturing facilities.\n\nExperience supporting greenfield and brownfield capital projects.\n\nExperience working within Owner, EPC, or EPCM project environments.\n\nInternational sourcing, supplier management, and global supply chain experience.\n\nDemonstrated success implementing supplier performance and procurement improvement programs.\n\nTravel Requirements:\nAbility to travel up to 30% asrequiredduring project planning, execution, commissioning, and startup activities.\n\nDomestic and international travel may be required.\n\nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include401K 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\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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