Kbr Work Values

Daily Duties at Kbr:

Kellogg Brown & Root, Inc. – Mobile, Alabama 1991 to 2005 SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST Negotiated with approved suppliers, placing purchase orders in response to product / project requirements. Supervised, mentored, trained, and motivated Purchasing Specialists in procuring goods, services, and raw materials. Pre-qualified supplier candidates, prepared and issued RFP packages, facilitated pre-bid and pre-award meetings, solicited / evaluated proposals, and negotiated contracts. Developed strategic alliance agreements for high-frequency commodities.  Esso Chad Project: Created bid lists, issued RFP packages, conducted pre-bid and pre-award meetings, and held final bid clarification meetings to negotiate savings / improve purchase terms. − Globally sourced materials from seven countries. − Negotiated more than $350,000 in total cost savings for major ExxonMobil Project.  Phenolchemie – Grassroots Project: Created bid lists, issued RFP packages, conducted pre-bid and pre-award meetings, and held final bid clarification meetings. − Sourced materials internationally, realizing $225,000 in cost savings.  Jefferson Smurfit: Supervised procurement of all engineered equipment for No. 2 Paper Machine Upgrade. As Project Expeditor, ensured timely delivery of equipment deliveries to jobsite prior to scheduled shutdown.  Sun Projects: Served as Project Buyer for key company initiatives including… − Sun Middle Creek Abatement Project – TIC $100 million − Sun Tank Water Draw-Off Project – TIC $7 million − Sun BeNeshap Projects in Marcus Hook – TIC $16 million, Philadelphia – TIC $16 million, and Toledo – TI $15 million.  Universal Oil Products: Oversaw procurement of process and construction equipment / materials for New Spherical Catalyst Plant. Solicited proposals, performed commercial evaluations, and established purchase agreements for all bulk materials.

What they like about Kbr:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Certified Purchasing Manager, CPM, SAP, JD EDWARDS, IPMS - KBR , EXCEL, WORD, POWER POINT, ACCESS, ORACLE, Procurement, Subcontracts, Contract Manager, Purchasing Manager, FAR, CPM, Certified Purchasing Manager, LSU, 100 Course Hours Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Qaulity Control, Inspetion, Negotiations, Negtiator, Cost Savings

Skills

Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , SAP, Microsoft Windows Applications, Excel, MS Word, Power Point, JD Edwards , IPMS - KBR Integrated Project Procurement Management System, JMMS - Jacobs Material Management System, Oracle, Access, Leadership, Excellent Multi Tasker , Excellent Organization Skills, Mentoring

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