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About the Role

Jacobs is dedicated to reshaping the future by addressing critical challenges across urban development, environmental resilience, mission-critical operations, scientific breakthroughs, and advanced manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to transform innovative concepts into impactful realities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Operations, Indirect, and Corporate Purchase activities including supply sourcing, services, vendor relationships, annual maintenance contract renewals, and subcontracting for service delivery.
Take charge as a category Buyer, independently managing assigned procurement responsibilities.
Conduct sourcing processes, facilitate bidding and bid evaluation, negotiate terms, and issue purchase orders.
Coordinate procurement for subcontracted services such as workplace maintenance, security, housekeeping, transportation, asset management, and related facilities services.
Oversee infrastructure initiatives including office expansions, renovations, and space utilization management.
Manage budgets, implement procurement and cost reduction strategies.
Collaborate with various internal stakeholders aimed at enhancing workplace experience for employees.
Drive continuous process improvements and administrative best practices.
Lead subcontracting efforts involving professional, technical, and major construction services.
Ensure rigorous compliance with company policies and standards of ethical conduct.
Secure required approvals for bidder exceptions, bid evaluations, source selections, subcontracts, and change orders before execution.
Work in close alignment with Engineering, Construction, Facilities/Real Estate Operations, and other teams to ensure program consistency and effectiveness.
Monitor subcontract activities, progress, and provide guidance on subcontract management, including change management and financial oversight.
Prepare contracts including bidder prequalification, proposal solicitation, evaluation, negotiation of terms and pricing, agreement finalization, and subcontract issuance.
Include necessary prime contract flow-downs in subcontracts where applicable.
Maintain an updated database of potential and qualified suppliers along with their performance track record.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors, project teams, user departments, management, clients, and supporting organizations.
Provide mentorship and support to user departments and project teams.
Select products and negotiate purchasing terms such as pricing, margins, exclusivity, and delivery conditions.
Participate in buyer meetings virtually and in person.
Analyze cost history and trends for each product category to inform procurement decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

Possess 7 to 8 years of relevant work experience.
Graduate or postgraduate degree with experience in corporate sourcing and procurement.
Demonstrable skills in vendor management and negotiation.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving capabilities.
Good knowledge of compliance, procurement processes, and budget management.

Accountabilities

Report to the assigned Procurement Manager.
Work independently as the accountable Buyer for overall performance.
Exhibit strong negotiation skills and high attention to detail.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and standard purchase order software platforms.
Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Project Delivery Knowledge

Understand project delivery workflows in relation to various contracting scopes and corporate indirect procurement procedures.

Communication Skills

Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to draft and compile subcontract documents, internal and external communications, proposals, and reports effectively.
Communicate efficiently with subcontractors, project teams, and other stakeholders to motivate and organize efforts.

Technical Systems Skills

Proficient in electronic mail and common Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with Oracle iProcurement, Icertis, SAP Ariba is advantageous.
Understanding of subcontract management systems and their application in subcontract activities is preferred but not mandatory.

Work Environment and Culture

Jacobs values its people, promoting a balance between belonging, career advancement, and lifestyle to exceed client expectations consistently. Working alongside industry leaders allows career development in collaborative, knowledge-sharing, and innovative environments. The company supports professional growth through flexible working arrangements, extended leave, social, health, and wellness initiatives.

The organization embraces a hybrid working model, balancing office/project site presence with remote work to optimize performance.

Accessibility

Applicants requiring additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process can seek assistance by contacting the recruitment support team.

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