PipeSteel Fabrication Cordinator

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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 looking for a Pipe/Steel Fabrication Coordinator to be accountable for the procurement performance and results of Pipe and Structural Steel fabrication awards across all assigned projects.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

HOME OFFICE COORDINATOR DUTIES:

Executes and supervises cradle to grave purchasing activities (including bid evaluate award cycle execution of agreements execution of changes price and schedule negotiations) for a pipe and steel fabrication across all assigned projects

Drive cost reduction initiatives on Fabrication contracts

Understand track and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors for assigned Category group

Assist in developing a Category specific sourcing strategies to support corporate and divisional objectives providing the company competitive advantage in the areas of materials supplies and services and ensure the alignment with Engineering

Identify corrective actions and measures in case of quality or schedule issues with suppliers

Help locate analyze and develop a consolidated supplier base to meet current and future Category needs

Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement

Provide input to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process procedures and tools

Helps develop KPIs for this Category Group

Participate in important negotiations and claim negotiations in this Category Group

Prepares and edits presentations describing Pipe/Steel Fabrication strategies for assigned projects

Perform all work in accordance with KBRs Code of Business Conduct using ethical practices with full audit traceability.

SHOP FABRICATION COORDINATION DUTIES:

Travel to fabrication shops and provide in-shop Fabrication Coordination through duration of the project

Works closely with Engineering Construction Project Management Procurement Management Inspection and the Fabricators to achieve project milestones/goals/objectives

Monitor and coordinate responses to RFIs from fabricators to Engineering

Issue weekly fabrication reports to project team members

Lead weekly project status meetings/conference calls when required

Identify material supply issues and assist in coordinating solutions

Assures that problems will reported timely to the projects and senior procurement management

Conducts the orderly closeout of Procurement operations including settlement of claims and back-charges and resolving punch list items assigned to Procurement

Review log and audit invoices for correctness per the terms of the contract

Required Education Experience & Skills:

Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 10 years of Procurement and Supply Chain Management experience in Pipe Fabrication and Steel Fabrication with a fabricator or a global EPC company executing contracts in key industries such as oil and gas LNG petrochemical chemical etc.

Preference of detailed purchasing experience and knowledge in Pipe Fabrication with experience in a pipe shop

Detailed knowledge of Pipe Fabrication Unit Rate Price Books and how they are applied to unit rate contracts

Experience in purchasing or subcontracts including bid evaluate award cycle execution of agreements execution of changes price and schedule negotiations and commercial strategy.

Proven track record in cost reduction programs

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in order to flow goals and directives and effectively communicate commercial solutions and concepts to procurement personnel and non-procurement personnel

Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment

Procurement experience in lump-sum business

Experience with e-procurement tools such as e-bidding or e-auctions

Computer proficiency as well as intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office products.

Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record in cost reduction and control.

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.

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