Project Procurement Manager (LSNA-NC/PA)

About the role

Your impact 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 Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for Life Sciences North America you will be responsible for all Purchasing, Subcontracting, Expediting and Supplier Quality Surveillance activities on mid-sized to large Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $400M to $1B plus.)

Responsibilities

• Perform upfront Procurement planning activities such as drafting the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing and Subcontract Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools
• Manage the activities of a small to large team of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators and other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes, establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on-the-job training, offering support and guidance, and working closely with the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) to settle performance related issues
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Procurement efforts
• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high-risk materials and equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience in both engineering and/or capital construction purchasing as well as contracting
• Experience in expediting, supplier quality management and/or material management preferable
• 3+ years of experiencing in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing projects preferred

Qualifications

• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems
• A desire to manage a team of procurement professionals through demonstrated inspirational leadership

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of a subject area or commodity

Benefits

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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $98,900.00 to $168,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the PPM will report indirectly to the assigned Project Manager. This position is a hybrid role and will require to be in the office or client site 2-3 days a week. (1 position in Clayton, NC and the other position is in Conshohocken, PA)