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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 an experienced Senior Purchasing Specialist to provide procurement execution support for a major pharmaceutical capital project. This role serves as the primary commercial interface for assigned equipment, materials, and service packages and is responsible for managing cradle-to-grave procurement activities including sourcing, bid management, supplier negotiations, contract administration, supplier performance management, and procurement governance.\nThe Senior Purchasing Specialist works closely with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Quality, Supply Chain, and supplier partners to ensure procurement activities support project safety, quality, schedule, cost, and operational objectives.\nFunctional Job Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To:\nExecute cradle-to-grave procurement activities including sourcing, bid solicitation, commercial evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, administration, and change management. \nManage procurement of major equipment, materials, and services to support project execution objectives and schedules. \nSupport development and implementation of procurement execution plans aligned with project requirements. \nLead commercial negotiations involving pricing, contract terms, delivery schedules, scope changes, and claims resolution. \nCoordinate sourcing events, supplier evaluations, bid reviews, commercial recommendations, and contract award activities. \nAdminister purchase orders and contracts, including change management, issue resolution, and supplier communications. \nMonitor supplier performance related to quality, schedule, delivery, commercial compliance, and contractual obligations. \nSupport procurement risk identification, mitigation planning, and supply chain contingency activities. \nDrive delivery of assigned equipment, materials, and services to support project schedules and milestones. \nCoordinate with engineering, project management, construction, quality, logistics, and project controls teams to support integrated project execution. \nDevelop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support project and organizational objectives. \nSupport procurement reporting, governance requirements, cost management, forecasting, and performance tracking activities. \nIdentify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and procurement optimization. \nEnsure compliance with company procurement procedures, quality requirements, ethical sourcing standards, and project governance processes. \nSupport procurement closeout activities and documentation requirements. \nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. \nMinimum 6 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management. \nDemonstrated experience managing sourcing events, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, contract awards, and commercial administration activities. \nExperience supporting EPC, EPCM, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, refining, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, or similar industrial capital projects. \nExperience working within schedule-driven project environments and coordinating cross-functional project stakeholders. \nStrong contract negotiation, commercial management, supplier management, and communication skills. \nStrong organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities. \nAbility to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. \nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nExperience supporting global procurement organizations and international project execution. \nExperience supporting lump-sum project procurement environments. \nExperience with major equipment commodities including static equipment, rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical equipment, and piping commodities. \nExperience utilizing e-Procurement, e-Bidding, and strategic sourcing platforms. \nCPSM, CPSD, or equivalent professional procurement certification preferred. \nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM project environments. \nTravel Requirements:\nAbility to travel up to 20% as required to support supplier meetings, project activities, inspections, and procurement execution requirements. \nDomestic and occasional international travel may be required. \nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\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\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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