Sr Project Procurement Manager

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 Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for Advanced Manufacturing (AM), you will be responsible for all Purchasing, Subcontracting, Expediting and Supplier Quality Surveillance activities on Mega Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M, or more) as well as those Projects which are of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, Jacob’s incentives or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business.

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 teams of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators with oversight of 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 Director of Supply Management of AM 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 long lead equipment, critical or high-risk materials and equipment
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Manages the procurement of goods/subcontracted services and administers Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Reviews PO-/subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order/subcontract
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-/subcontract-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it
• Maintains purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository
• Identifies and resolves purchase order-/subcontract-related risks while working in conjunction with the Procurement Services Management Team (PSMT)
• Manages the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• Recommends source selections, plans and leads purchase order/subcontract negotiations
• Acts as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
• Helps stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process
• May participate in internal and external supply management presentations
• Works independently, with limited or minimal guidance, in the most complex situations. No direct reports
• Serves as a best practice or quality resource
• Captures and coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing and/or subcontracting activities

Requirements

• 18+ years of experience in engineering and/or capital construction purchasing, contracting, expediting, supplier quality management and material management
• 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
• IDEALLY, you'll have Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent project experience. Master’s degree preferrable
• 10+ years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects, or Data Centers (preferred)

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of a subject area or commodity which you are contracting for
• Thorough understanding of the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in procurement and supply chain management

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 $133,500.00 to $183,500.00. 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.