Specialist Procurement
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. KBR scores B on the Alion truth index.
Title:
Specialist ProcurementJob 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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