Major Process Equipment Procurement Sr Specialist

KBR, Inc.•Richmond, VA

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions is seeking an experienced Major Process Equipment Procurement Specialist to provide strategic leadership and oversight for procurement and supply chain activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. The role is accountable for developing and executing procurement strategies to ensure equipment, materials, and services are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and company requirements. The position works closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Operations, Finance, Legal, Project Controls, and suppliers to support project execution from design through startup and operational readiness. It leads procurement planning and execution across sourcing, contracting, purchasing, logistics, supplier quality, expediting, inspection, and materials management. The role also directs procurement personnel, manages commercial and supplier performance, oversees budgets and forecasts, mitigates supply chain risks, and reports performance and recommendations to project and executive leadership. Travel of up to 30% may be required during project planning, execution, commissioning, and startup. Mobilization to different locations may be required, including Houston, Texas, and Richmond, Virginia; domestic and international travel may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
At least 7 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or capital project procurement.
At least 4 years of experience procuring major process equipment.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, EPC, or EPCM projects.
Proven success managing procurement activities for capital projects exceeding $250 million.
Strong contract negotiation, commercial management, supplier management, and change management experience.
Experience working with global suppliers and international project teams.
Proficiency with procurement systems, sourcing technologies, Power BI, and analytics tools.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a complex project environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience functioning as a PMC and acting as owner representative overseeing procurement activities of EPC contractors.
MBA or other advanced degree.
CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar professional certification.
Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccine, cell therapy, or biotechnology manufacturing facilities.
Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield capital projects.
Experience working within Owner, EPC, or EPCM project environments.
International sourcing, supplier management, and global supply chain experience.
Demonstrated success implementing supplier performance and procurement improvement programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage procurement and supply chain activities supporting capital project execution.
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
Establish procurement execution plans, governance processes, and reporting frameworks.
Lead sourcing, contracting, purchasing, logistics, supplier quality, expediting, inspection, and materials management.
Direct procurement personnel and provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Develop and implement commercial strategies for major equipment, construction, subcontract, and service contracts.
Lead supplier evaluations, bid processes, negotiations, contract awards, and contract administration.
Negotiate EPC, EPCM, equipment, subcontract, and service agreements to achieve project objectives and commercial value.
Manage supplier performance, contract compliance, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation.
Drive procurement and delivery of long-lead equipment, critical materials, and services required to support project schedules.
Monitor supplier manufacturing, logistics, and delivery performance against contractual obligations and project requirements.
Conduct procurement performance reviews and recommend improvements to cost, schedule, and supply chain performance.
Develop strategic supplier relationships and establish supplier performance management programs.
Identify supply chain risks and develop contingency and recovery plans to minimize project impacts.
Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and sustainability requirements.
Manage procurement budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost performance metrics.
Partner with Finance and Project Controls on forecasting, reporting, cost management, and project governance.
Identify and implement cost savings, value improvement, and supply chain optimization opportunities.
Use procurement systems, sourcing technologies, analytics, and Power BI tools to support decisions and reporting.
Provide procurement updates, performance metrics, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and executive stakeholders.
Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, operations, logistics, and project controls teams for integrated project execution.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practices across the project organization.
Travel up to 30% as required and mobilize to project locations during planning, execution, commissioning, and startup.