OPRC10 - Associate Procurement Specialist

3 days ago

Chennai India KBR, Inc. Full time

Job Description Title OPRC10 - Associate Procurement Specialist Join our team as an Associate Procurement Specialist and play a vital role in our corporate Procurement group. You'll be responsible for supporting a range of procurement and administrative activities that directly impact our company's operations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll help foster effective vendor relationships, optimize costs, and maintain exceptional service standards. This role offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you are ready to use your expertise to make a tangible impact, we welcome you to apply. This will be a hybrid role split between 2 days in the office and 2-3 days working remote. - This position will be located in the Chennai, India area. Relocation is not provided. Roles And Responsibilities - Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-efficient procurement of goods, services, and supplies. - Manage procurement activities for both customer-related processes and internal operations, ensuring adherence to established budgets and timelines. - Address and resolve supplier issues, including defective products and delivery delays, and negotiate refunds or credits when necessary. - Coordinate closely with operations, maintenance, warehouse, and engineering teams to align on scheduling and movement of goods and supplies. - Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts, implementing corrective actions as needed. - Process purchase orders, track delivery schedules, and update inventory records to maintain a seamless supply chain. - Conduct market research to identify potential new suppliers and evaluate existing suppliers offerings for quality and cost-effectiveness. - Assist in preparing reports and analysis on procurement metrics, supplier performance, and savings achieved for internal stakeholders. - Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all procurement transactions. - Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team to streamline processes and optimize resources. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. - Strong negotiation skills with an ability to establish and maintain effective supplier relationships. Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with Deltek CostPoint or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. - Experience with federal government contracts and subcontracts. - Experience with commercial or defense procurement, with knowledge of contracts and subcontracts. R2113609

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