Project Procurement & Subcontracts Manager

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Project Procurement & Subcontracts Manager to lead and manage all project procurement and subcontract activities from planning through closeout ensuring alignment with project objectives client requirements and risk management goals. Oversee sourcing bidding negotiations contract administration and supplier/subcontractor performance while driving cost schedule quality and commercial success. Serve as the primary commercial interface among clients contractors suppliers and project stakeholders ensuring contract compliance risk mitigation and effective change management. Provide leadership to procurement and subcontract teams support global project execution and champion continuous improvement of procurement processes and best practices.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead all project procurement and subcontract activities from planning through closeout.
• Develop and execute procurement and subcontracting strategies aligned with project objectives client requirements and risk management goals.
• Manage supplier and contractor sourcing bidding evaluations negotiations awards and contract administration.
• Provide leadership and oversight to procurement and subcontract teams to ensure safe compliant and effective execution.
• Monitor cost schedule quality and commercial performance implementing corrective actions as required.
• Manage changes risks claims avoidance and contract compliance throughout project execution.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering Construction Project Management and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary commercial interface with clients suppliers contractors and senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement and subcontracting processes tools and best practices.
• Support global project execution and coordination with international suppliers contractors and execution centers.

Required Education Experience & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering Construction Science Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• 15 years of procurement purchasing subcontracts and commercial management experience within EPC project environments.
• Experience leading both procurement and subcontract functions on major capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing purchasing subcontract formation contract administration negotiations and change management.
• Experience executing lump-sum and reimbursable projects in oil & gas LNG petrochemical chemical energy or industrial markets.
• Proven leadership stakeholder management and team development capabilities.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong risk management and cost reduction experience.
• Experience working with international suppliers contractors and global execution teams.
• Familiarity with Canadian contracting practices Alberta industrial markets Indigenous procurement initiatives and local content requirements is preferred.
• Strong communication presentation negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems e-procurement tools Microsoft Excel Power BI and other business software.
• Ability to work in complex schedule-driven environments and travel internationally as required.

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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.

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