Buyer; LSNA-NC​/PA

Position: Buyer (LSNA-NC/PA)
Location: Conshohocken

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.  

As a Buyer for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing standard to complex equipment and materials.  The Buyer may act as lead on small Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M, or less) while using best practices and knowledge of requirements to solve basic problems and handle day-to-day Purchasing tasks with minimal guidance and direction.

Leverage your passion and experience as you perform procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment as assigned. The Buyer demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They completely understand the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

The Buyer reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned.  While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Buyer will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project Manager.

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

-    Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

-    4+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.

-    2+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.

-    Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Please note:

This position is Hybrid and will require in the office or onsite at least 2-3 days a week in either Conshohocken, PA or in Cary, North Carolina

Ideally you'll also have:

-    Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

-    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-    The ability to work and thrive in a team environment

-    Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

-    A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.

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