Senior Buyer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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 Advanced Manufacturing, 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 - $750M). The Senior Buyer applies functional knowledge and existing methodologies to solve complex problems while implementing innovative solutions. 

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

The Senior Buyer reports directly to the Manager of Global Procurement Operations. While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Senior 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

Responsibilities:

•   Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high-risk materials and equipment 

•   Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools 

•   Coordinates the procurement of goods and administers Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations 

•   Reviews PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order 

•   Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it 

•   Maintains purchasing documentation in a repository 

•   Identifies and advise management of purchase order-related risks 

•   Prepares bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations 

•   Prepares proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, execution approach narratives, and package hour estimates for purchasing 

•   May Expedite U.S. Vendors on PO promised delivery dates; includes weekly Vendor phone calls to confirm estimated time of delivery dates, enforcement of PO promise delivery dates and weekly reporting to project. 

•   Development of negotiation strategies, plan and lead purchase order negotiations 

•   May serve as the lead buyer or purchasing coordinator on small to medium size projects or tasks. 

•   Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations. No direct reports. 

•   Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing activities

Here's what you'll need:

•   Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience. 

•   6-8+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.

•   4+ years of experience in either Advanced Manufacturing or Pharmaceutical Projects is ideal.

•   Knowledge of commercial procurement laws, practices, and standards as they relate to EPC/EPCM project delivery.

•   Proficient in negotiating commercial terms & conditions and payment terms.

•   Adept in supporting teams to deliver commitments on schedule and on budget while meeting quality and client expectations.

•   Understanding of project delivery processes (i.e., engineering & procurement (E&P), engineering-procurement-construction management (EPCM), as "agent for") and their relationship to supply management delivery.

•   Ability to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously and prioritize activities works very independently, with strong attention to details and an understanding of the overall perspective from a higher level. 

•   Ability to identify issues, analyze possible solutions and independently resolve complex problems. 

•   Ability to build positive working relationships and effectively work with different levels of an organization (including senior leadership) and with different global cultures.

•   Recommends best practices and process improvements. Extensive knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve process.

•   Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and leads functional teams or projects.

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

•   Excellent communication in English language and interpersonal skills

•   Highly motivated, able to work quickly when urgent project requests arise. 

We offer:

•   Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications 

•   Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

•   Hybrid or stationary working model - depending on your preferences

•   Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)

•   Holiday allowance

•   Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others) 

•   Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners' Community, self-learning platform

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you need to be resident in the country this position is advertised in and have a current right to work visa in that country.

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