Jacobs · 2 days ago
Senior Project Procurement Manager : Life Sciences - Conshohocken, PA Req 35271
Conshohocken, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and environments. They are seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager for Life Sciences North America, responsible for managing procurement activities on large projects, ensuring effective purchasing and subcontracting processes.
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Hiring Manager
Sam Holt
Responsibilities
As an overall Project Procurement Lead, 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
As an overall Project Procurement Lead, manage the activities of a small to large team of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators and 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 Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) to settle performance related issues
As an overall Project Procurement Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Procurement efforts
Client facing position, you will interact with both internal Jacobs teams and external client teams on achieving project objectives in effective and efficient manner. Good communication skills is a key attribute needed for this role
Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent project experience in lieu of degree
15+ years of experience in both engineering and/or capital construction purchasing as well as contracting. Experience in expediting, supplier quality management and/or material management preferable
7+ years of experiencing in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred
Travel - Anticipated travel 15-30% of the time
Preferred
Master's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field preferred
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
Works independently, with guidance from the PSMT, in the most challenging situations. No direct reports. Supervises the work of experienced buyers and/or subcontract administrators who perform the purchasing and/or subcontracting activities. Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice or quality resource
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
A 401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
A deferred compensation plan
The Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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