Purchasing 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 Purchasing Manager for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing major capital equipment and materials for large and critical Projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of, and is accountable for, the results of a team of Buyers on a Project.
• Conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing capital engineered equipment, as assigned.
• Ensure task completion and serve as an expert within the organization regarding procurement concepts, principles, and practices.
• Achieve value-added expectations and perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Report directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned.
• Indirectly report to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, engineering, or operations management; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 4+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals.

Skills

• Curiosity and passion for innovation.
• Talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Caregiver leave.
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $98,900.00 to $165,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Anticipated travel 10-25% of the time.