Senior Procurement Agreement Specialist; LSNA-IN​/NC​/PA​/OH

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we’re not just building structures, we’re helping our clients innovate and grow by designing, engineering, and executing the construction of their state-of-the-art facilities that are changing our world. Join a knowledgeable and supportive team as you solve problems, think critically, and provide procurement agreement management support on multi-million-dollar capital purchases and construction subcontracts. The Senior Procurement Agreement Specialist reports directly to the Manager of Agreements for Life Sciences North America and will support multiple projects and clients across the region.

Bring your curiosity and passion for innovation in afar-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

• Guide Project Procurement Managers in assembling project-specific agreement templates.
• Draft flow-down documents to incorporate project-specific requirements into standard procurement agreements.
• Create summaries of prime agreement terms and conditions for use by project team.
• Review and evaluate exceptions to procurement agreements and lead negotiations as required.
• Guide procurement professionals in obtaining approvals of exceptions.
• Guide project teams in documentation and management of potential claims and ensure compliance with upstream and downstream contractual requirements.
• Directly manage significant disputes and/or claims and ensure compliance with upstream and downstream contractual requirements.
• Act as resource for interpretations of and questions related to procurement agreements, terms and conditions, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Conduct training related to procurement agreements, terms and conditions, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Support improvements to procurement agreements, policies, and procedures.
• As required, directly bid, evaluate, and award notable contract agreements for key works or strategic contractors.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field. Law degree is ideal; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of procurement, contract, and/or EPCM project experience, with at least 5+ years in an EPCM environment.
• Must possess strong communication, organization, and management abilities. This position involves the coordination of multiple activities across multiple projects.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.

• Expertise using MS Office tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of Procurement professionals

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.

Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.…