Associate Specialist, Procurement

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Associate Specialist Procurement

Belong Connect Grow with KBR! - At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

Program Summary

KBR Government Solutions delivers full life cycle professional and technical solutions that improve operational readiness and drive innovation. Our solutions help ensure mission success on land air sea space and cyberspace for the Department of Defense intelligence community NASA and other federal agencies. KBRs areas of expertise include engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity.

Job Summary

As an Associate Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for managing the procurement of goods services and supplies ensuring that negotiations with suppliers result in favorable terms and volume discounts. You will take ownership of purchases address issues such as defects and delivery delays and negotiate refunds as needed. Your coordination with internal teams such as operations maintenance and engineering will ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods.

This role requires experience in procurement processes strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while adhering to company policies and standards. This position offers a hybrid work environment providing a mix of in-office and remote workdays as well as continued opportunity for growth.

**This position will be onsite in Houston with a hybrid schedule of 2 days in the office and 2-3 days working remote per week.

Roles and Responsibilities

Negotiate favorable terms volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for goods services and supplies.
Ensure the timely procurement of goods in alignment with business requirements and customer-related processes.
Address and resolve defects and delivery issues with suppliers managing the negotiation of refunds and replacement orders.
Collaborate with internal teams (operations maintenance warehouse and engineering) to ensure proper scheduling
movement and receipt of goods and supplies.
Review supplier performance monitor contract compliance and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
Maintain detailed records of procurement activities including contracts orders and correspondence.
Analyze market trends and provide recommendations for improving procurement strategies.
Assist in preparing procurement reports and data analysis to inform decision-making.
Support the preparation of procurement forecasts and planning activities.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related field.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
Basic understanding of procurement policies practices and industry standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Deltek (CostPoint) or similar procurement software.
Familiarity with Federal Government contracts or subcontract processes.
Knowledge of commercial or defense procurement processes.

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.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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Title:Associate Specialist ProcurementBelong Connect Grow with KBR! - At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our ...