Procurement Associate Professional

At Jacobs, we don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look into the future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

Jacobs is seeking a Purchasing Career Professional to join our collaborative Operations Management & Facilities Services (OMFS) procurement team where you'll have the chance to work on project teams using your expertise to support their work portfolio of project services, including purchasing and subcontracting responsibilities to meet project schedules and expectations.

In this role, you'll perform all duties for assigned purchase requisitions, including prequalification of bidders, solicitation of proposals, proposal evaluations, source selection recommendations as well as leading negotiation of subcontract terms and pricing issues, conformance and finalizing of agreements, and purchase order and subcontract issuance and implementation. You'll ensure applicable Client contract commercial terms are identified, addressed, and included in assigned subcontracts as well as support subcontract post-award administration duties, including change order management, contractual compliance, invoice verification, insurance compliance, performance evaluation, closeout of agreements, and records retention.

Key Responsibilities

-Responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for assigned categories or business units

-Ensures cost-effective purchasing, supplier performance, and compliance with company policies

-Works independently while contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives

-Manage sourcing activities including RFQs/RFPs and supplier selection

-Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers

-Execute and manage purchase orders in compliance with policies

-Monitor and evaluate supplier performance (delivery, quality, service)

-Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

-Collaborate with internal stakeholders at the project site to align procurement strategies

-Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities

-Resolve supply issues and mitigate risks

-Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements

-Provide guidance or mentorship to junior staff

-Must be willing to travel 10%

** This is a hybrid position working from home with 1 day per week in-person at the local office to collaborate with the team.  There is parking costs associated with the in-person working requirement which are covered under the salary provided.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

#omfs #ourjacobs #challenge accepted

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

* 5-7 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience

* Must be willing to travel 10%

Ideally, You'll Also Have

* Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

* Solid understanding of procurement lifecycle and sourcing strategies

* Analytical and problem-solving skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

* Effective communication and stakeholder management

* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

* Experience with ERP/procurement systems

* Knowledge of contracts and risk mitigation practices

* Strong organizational and time management skills

* Project Delivery Knowledge:
Understands project delivery processes in support of project purchasing and subcontracting requirements and their relationship to project delivery.

* Attention to detail and accuracy

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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