Senior Buyer (LSNA-PA/NC)

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 Senior Buyer for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing major capital equipment and materials for mid to large-sized Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M - $1B).

Responsibilities

• Apply functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions.
• Dedicated lead on projects with accountability for team members and ongoing activities or objectives.
• Leverage your passion and experience as you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing complex materials/equipment as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 2+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 2+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• 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.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices.
• Understanding of the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions.
• Ability to accomplish value-added expectations.
• Ability to perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience to advance the knowledge of a subject area or commodity.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.
• 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 $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.