Buyer (Remote)

Job description / Role

About Company

KBR is a global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies across the asset and program life cycle within the Government Services and Hydrocarbons sectors. KBR employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide (including our joint ventures), with customers in more than 80 countries, and operations in 40 countries.

Job Purpose:
The Expeditor/ buyer role will be responsible for overseeing the timely and efficient delivery of materials and equipment for the BP_ROO_EPCM project in Abu Dhabi. They will work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure that all items are procured, delivered, and managed according to project timelines and specifications.

Job Responsibilities:
– Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
– Monitor and track the status of orders to prevent delays and ensure on-time delivery.
– Resolve any issues or discrepancies related to deliveries.
– Communicate with internal teams to provide updates on procurement status.
– Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
– Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
– Provide regular reports on procurement activities to project management.
– Conduct regular site visits to oversee material handling and delivery processes.
– Collaborate with project engineers and managers to align procurement activities with project milestones.
– Manage expediting schedules and prioritize urgent deliveries.
– Ensure compliance with project quality and safety standards in all procurement activities.

Skills:
– Strong organizational and time management skills
– Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
– Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
– Proficiency in procurement software and tools
– Knowledge of onshore project logistics and brownfield operations

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in expediting, procurement, or supply chain management
– Experience working on FEED, Design, onshore projects, and brownfield operations.
– Certification in procurement or supply chain management is a plus.

This Job Description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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.