KBR, Inc.

Procurement Specialist

KBR, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services and supplies
  • Takes responsibility for purchases in support of customer-related business processes or for internal use
  • Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers, and is responsible for negotiating refunds
  • Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies
  • Under general supervision, solves complex problems requiring detailed knowledge of field and industry best practices
  • Uses experience and problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
  • May provide guidance to less experienced team members
  • Review and approve supplier invoices with KBR’s Accounts Payable Department
  • Provide input to Supplier Performance Evaluations

Requirements

  • This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information
  • Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of experience
  • Should have a thorough understanding of FAR, DFARS and NAICS; commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Government Prime Contractor purchasing
  • Must be organized, detail-oriented and demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with general supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage shifting priorities
  • Must be able to develop and maintain professional relationships with peers, suppliers, and customers, and contribute to a professional work environment by demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and a positive attitude
  • Working knowledge of MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Must have problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes
  • Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) procedures
Benefits
  • KBR 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
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Support career advancement through professional training and development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
procurementnegotiationsupplier performance evaluationproblem-solvingprocess improvementcontract managementpurchasingFARDFARSNAICS
Soft skills
organizational skillsdetail-orientedtime managementcommunication skillsadaptabilityrelationship buildingintegrityteamworkpositive attitudeproject coordination