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KBR, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Procurement Specialist

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KBR, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering and advanced technology solutions for the intelligence and national security sectors. The Senior Procurement Specialist will play a vital role in purchasing and negotiating materials and supplies, ensuring compliance with company policies and Federal Acquisition Regulations to support national security objectives.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware EngineeringTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

FAR knowledgeDFARS knowledgeNAICS understandingCPSR proceduresMS Office proficiencyTime managementWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingTeamwork

Required

Security clearance requirement: Clearance eligibility

Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 5+ years of experience

Thorough understanding of FAR, DFARS and NAICS; commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Government Prime Contractor purchasing

Knowledge of Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) procedures

Working knowledge of MS Office - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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

Must have problem-solving skills to develop and improve processes

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Company

KBR, Inc.

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At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.

Founded in 1919

Houston, Texas, USA

10001+ employees