Specialist Procurement Engineer

Job description / 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 direction, uses specialized knowledge or skills to solve complex and unique problems, or direct the daily activities of a business, technical support, or functional support team. 
• Establishes priorities for the completion of assigned tasks.
• Uses judgment to interpret internal and external issues and develop best practices. 
• May direct resources, prioritize tasks and provide guidance to less experienced team members. 
• Relies upon experience, interpersonal skills, and broad knowledge of field to ensure task completion in compliance with policies, procedures, and business strategy.

• Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 7+ years of experience.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.