Commercial Manager at Kbr, Inc. in Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

export compliance

procurement

ip management

risk management

subcontract negotiation

performance reporting

Contribute to negotiations of subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring risk and compliance provisions are addressed.
Support contract delivery through timely, accurate commercial input and documentation.
Act as the first point of contact for ITAR and export control compliance.
Assist in procurement and commercial activities across all project phases: pre-bid, bid, delivery, and close-out.
Coordinate with operations, finance, and project controls to ensure commercial alignment.
Lead the commercial team and provide expert guidance to internal program stakeholders.
Support contract performance reviews and client reporting.
Manage intellectual property, software rights, and technical data in line with approved plans.
Manage subcontractor engagement, due diligence, and performance.
Lead commercial risk management, including finance, insurance, estimating, and compliance.

Requirements

sap

dynamics

leadership

negotiation

bachelor’s

itar

Proven ability to manage complex commercial and procurement challenges.
Experience with SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
Effective personnel management and team leadership.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in change management.
Experience in financial planning, pricing, billing, and contract administration.
Defence commercial management experience (industry or government), with knowledge of ASDEFCON.
Familiarity with ITAR and export control compliance.

Benefits

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Flexible working
Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
Paid parental leave
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Corporate rewards
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Income protection
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Employee stock purchase plans

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidates must hold and maintain an active negative vetting 1 defence security clearance.
only candidates with a baseline clearance or higher are eligible to apply.

Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn

Role

Description

export compliance

procurement

ip management

risk management

subcontract negotiation

performance reporting

Contribute to negotiations of subcontracts and purchase orders, ensuring risk and compliance provisions are addressed.
Support contract delivery through timely, accurate commercial input and documentation.
Act as the first point of contact for ITAR and export control compliance.
Assist in procurement and commercial activities across all project phases: pre-bid, bid, delivery, and close-out.
Coordinate with operations, finance, and project controls to ensure commercial alignment.
Lead the commercial team and provide expert guidance to internal program stakeholders.
Support contract performance reviews and client reporting.
Manage intellectual property, software rights, and technical data in line with approved plans.
Manage subcontractor engagement, due diligence, and performance.
Lead commercial risk management, including finance, insurance, estimating, and compliance.

Requirements

sap

dynamics

leadership

negotiation

bachelor’s

itar

Proven ability to manage complex commercial and procurement challenges.
Experience with SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
Effective personnel management and team leadership.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience in change management.
Experience in financial planning, pricing, billing, and contract administration.
Defence commercial management experience (industry or government), with knowledge of ASDEFCON.
Familiarity with ITAR and export control compliance.

Benefits

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways
Flexible working
Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
Paid parental leave
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Corporate rewards
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Income protection
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
Employee stock purchase plans

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

candidates must hold and maintain an active negative vetting 1 defence security clearance.
only candidates with a baseline clearance or higher are eligible to apply.

Company

Overview

Founded in 1901

Century-long legacy

The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.

S&P 400 Rank

Selective public index membership

Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.

Multi-billion USD

Annual revenue scale

Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.

Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

Culture + Values

We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.

Environment + Sustainability

Carbon Neutrality in 2019

Achievement

The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.

Net-Zero by 2030

Target

The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.

AAA ESG Rating

Recognition

Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.

America’s Climate Leaders

Recognition

The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.

Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).

Inclusion & Diversity

33% board female

Gender Diversity on Board

Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.

33% female leadership

Leadership Team Diversity

Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.

Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.

Articles

KBR Careers

KBR LinkedIn