Procurement Specialist (EXPAT)

Title: Procurement Specialist (EXPAT) KBR is providing Project Management Services encompassing Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phase execution supporting KBR’s client Sonangol’s multi-billion-dollar grass roots Lobito Refinery Project in Angola, Africa. The Procurement for the Project will be performed by the Owner’s EPC Contractor in their three resource centers located in China and on site in Angola where practical. The Procurement Specialists will be KBR’s home office Procurement representative along with KBR’s China Project Management assigned Team performing KBR’s contractual obligations to Owner. The candidate for this position will need to be fluent in Chinese and English, interface with KBR’s Home Office Center in Houston and other worldwide KBR Resource Centers during the EPC Project phases of execution. ***This position will mobilize to China*** Responsibilities: Oversight of the procurement work carried out by the EPC Contractor’s Procurement Team. Ensure EPC Contractor adheres to all procurement requirements and specifications included in the EPC Contract with Owner, including use of only approved vendors and inclusion of all guarantees and extended warranties required to meet the start-up, testing and operation period, logistics, quality assurance, progress measurement, records, and reporting. Review and analyze EPC’s submitted Procurement Status Report for status and forecast dates for every purchase order on a regular basis. Validate EPC’s Contractors material and equipment delivery schedules to Project schedule requirements and identify any gaps to KBR’s Project Controls and Project Management Teams for follow-ups required. Monitor the EPC’s Contractors Material Control System to ensure that it properly tracks the location and status of all materials from purchase order to field receipt with proper storage. Work with EPC’s Contractors Inspection Manager to define the requirements for Owner’s inspections. Support and conduct joint and/or independent inspections of critical equipment and materials to verify the status and quality meets the contractual requirements. Coordinate with Owner on the review of Inspection and Test Plans, as well as witnessing performance testing of critical equipment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field. 7+ years of directly related progressive experience. In lieu of formal education, 15+ years of directly related experience. KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D #J-18808-Ljbffr