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Jacobs · 4 months ago

IT Procurement Specialist

20331-ESCG2224 Bay Area Boulevard

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jacobs is a leading engineering solutions provider partnering with NASA for deep space exploration. They are seeking an IT Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for purchasing materials, managing suppliers, and providing financial reports to support decision-making within the division.

Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies pricing from distributors and OEMs

The position requires a strong combination of strategic thinking and tactical day-to-day problem-solving as well as a high proficiency with data, detail, and cross-functional communication

Explore order quantities, and lead tie to optimize trade-offs between time and order fulfillment efficiency

Contacting suppliers to follow up on purchase orders, compare and analyze suppliers for price reasonableness and performance

Support special projects as required to obtain data and information needed to support decision making

Manage suppliers and internal stakeholders through the purchasing/fulfillment process

Provide budgeting, forecasting, and cost estimating support

Provide detailed financial reports, including budget planning and phasing for forecasted renewals and replacement costs

Prepare fiscal year and 5-year financial views for multiple divisions to meet contractual requirements

Aide in annual IT Phasing Plan for the division; review IT purchase requests and issue IT plan numbers to track procurements in the IT Purchase Plan

Meet with Management weekly to disseminate EA, OCIO, Center, and Agency IT information as related to the division; request approval to procure IT hardware and software to meet division requirements

Work with the budget office to procure approved IT hardware, software, and annual maintenance agreements in accordance with Center and Agency policy (i.e. CITR, ESP, etc.)

Manage software license maintenance agreements to ensure timely renewal and consolidate licenses where possible by reviewing license utilization logs annually

Qualification

Procurement process knowledgeBudgetingForecastingMicrosoft Office proficiencyData analysis skillsCustomer interactionCommunication skillsTeam playerAdaptability

Required

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area

Self-motivated, team player, and adaptable to a dynamic environment and the ability to complete all assignments as required

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Familiar with Microsoft Office products

Experience organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet deadlines and schedules

Experience with preparing written documents and to verbally present at various meetings

Experience with effectively interacting with customers and management at all levels

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation