Material Manager

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Material Manager

About Company

“Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions 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 and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.”

Position: Material Manager

Company: KBR-IFMS Project

Location: Basra, Iraq – Onsite

Rotation: 28/28

Nationality: Open to all nationalities

Job Purpose

Lead and optimize material management operations for the KBR-IFMS Project in Basra. Ensure efficient receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials; drive procurement coordination, supplier performance, and compliance to achieve on-time delivery, cost control, and quality standards within safety and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the material management strategy for the project, aligning with budget, schedule, and scope.
• Lead and mentor the Material Management, Logistics, Compliance, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, and Facility Management procurement teams.
• Oversee material planning, inventory control, warehousing, and distribution to site operations; optimize stock levels and turns.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, performance evaluation, and relationships to ensure reliable material supply.
• Coordinate end-to-end material flows: demand forecasting, GRNs, POs, receiving, staging, and issue to sites.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, company policies, and project-specific standards (ethics, anti-corruption, HSE).
• Monitor KPIs for material management and logistics performance; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project controls, engineering, and operations to align material milestones with project schedules.
• Manage risk related to material availability, lead times, and supplier reliability; develop contingency plans.
• Oversee contract administration related to materials and services, including change management and claims mitigation where applicable.
• Ensure accurate material master data, BOMs, POs, receipts, and documentation; maintain audit trails.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives within material handling and storage operations.
• Prepare and present regular material management status reports to project leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration).
• Minimum 15 years of experience managing teams across Material Management, Logistics, Compliance, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Contracts Management, and Procurement for Facility Management or related sectors.
• Proven track record in large-scale project material management, preferably in oil & gas, industrial, or defense environments (onshore/offshore experience a plus).
• Strong understanding of international and local material management processes, regulatory requirements, and contract considerations.

Technical Skills

• Material planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics optimization
• End-to-end material management lifecycle (requirements, receipt, storage, issue, and payment)
• Vendor risk management and compliance (ethics, anti-corruption, HSE)
• Data analysis, KPIs, and performance reporting
• ERP/Materials modules (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle Inventory, or equivalents)
• Change management and issue resolution
• Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with Basra/Iraq local market dynamics and regulatory environment is advantageous

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