Procurement Specialist

KBR is providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase execution supporting KBR’s client Sonangol’s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola Africa. The Procurement for the Project will be performed by the Owner’s EPC Contractor in their three resource centers located in China and on site in Angola where practical. The Procurement Specialists will be KBR’s home office Procurement representative along with KBR’s China Project Management assigned Team performing KBR’s contractual obligations to Owner. The candidate for this position will need to be fluent in Chinese and English, interface with KBR’s Home Office Center in Houston and other worldwide KBR Resource Centers during the EPC Project phases of execution. Responsibilities: Oversight of the procurement work carried out by the EPC Contractor’s Procurement Team Ensure EPC Contractor adheres to all procurement requirements and specifications included in the EPC Contract with Owner, this includes use of only approved vendors, inclusion of all guarantees and extended warranties required to meet the start-up, testing and operation period, logistics, quality assurance, progress measurement, records and reporting etc. Review and analyze EPC’s submitted Procurement Status Report for status and forecast dates for every purchase order on a regular basis Validate EPC’s Contractors material and equipment delivery schedules to Project schedule requirements and identify any gaps to KBR’s Project Controls and Project Management Teams for follow ups required Monitor the EPC’s Contractors Material Control System to ensure that it properly tracks the location and status of all materials from purchase order to field receipt with proper storage Work with EPC’s Contractors Inspection Manager to define the requirements for Owner’s inspections Support and conduct joint and/or independent inspections of critical equipment and materials to verify the status and quality meets the contractual requirements Coordinate with Owner on the review of Inspection and Test Plans, as well as witnessing performance testing of critical equipment ***The China based Projects Integrated Teams will work out of the Owner’s EPC Contractor’s main resource center located in Tianjin China for Engineering and Procurement phase execution and Construction/Commissioning planning*** Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field 7 + years of directly related progressive experience In lieu of formal education 15 + years of directly related experience Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability KBR 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, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. Click here to learn more: KBR Benefits KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized us