Direct Buyer US (16-months fixed-term contract)

Jacob; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Life insurance

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. in Kraków is seeking a mid-level procurement professional to manage direct procurement in a fast-paced, international environment. You will support project Buyers, handle orders, contracts, and supplier communications, and contribute to savings and compliance.

The role requires English fluency, strong communication, and knowledge of procurement processes. A High School Diploma is required; a Bachelor's or Master's degree is an asset. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• English fluency required; additional languages a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master degree would be an asset.
• Experience in procurement spend categories including professional services and technical services.
• Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Strategic Sourcing processes.
• Experience drafting supplier contracts in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and sourcing activity in line with project needs across spend categories.
• Reviews and negotiates international contracts.
• Handles purchase orders, change orders, contractual compliance and invoice verification.
• Identifies risks related to procurement agreements and advises management.
• Maintains purchase order and process documentation; ensures savings are tracked and reported.
• Interfaces with buyers, stakeholders and partners at all levels.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

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 deliver projects that truly make a difference — from smart manufacturing and sustainable water systems to modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technologies. Our solutions support the development of cities, industries, and innovation, addressing today’s challenges both locally and globally.

This is a mid-level position responsible for direct procurement transactions in North America predominantly US. The incumbent closely cooperates with the Buyers for the given project.

The incumbent has some working knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and supplier relationship expectations. The incumbent understands the role of procurement and its integration with other project functions, accomplishes value-added expectations, and performs assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for procurement and sourcing activity in line with internal and client project needs covering various spend categories
• Reviews and negotiates international contracts
• Administers purchase orders, including change order processing (creating modifications),contractual compliance, and invoice verification
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas, determines the most appropriate remedial actions, and implements such actions through available means
• Identifies and advises management of procurement agreement related risks
• Maintains purchase order and purchasing process documentation
• Ensures realized savings tie back to departmental budgets
• Performs savings tracking and reports realized savings on a continuous basis
• Uses superior interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with other buyers, stakeholders and functional partners at all levels of the organization

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in an experienced team within a global company operating across all areas of infrastructure investment.
• A comprehensive benefits package: private medical care, additional life insurance, flexible benefits selection via the MyBenefit platform, support for employees and their families in challenging life situations, and much more.
• Option to work from the office or in a hybrid model.
• Learn more about our benefits and work culture here !

Here’s what you'll need

• Available to work late shifts. The shifts will be 12 pm – 8 pm local Krakow time, working days Monday to Friday
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Any other languages would be an asset
• High School Diploma. Bachelor's or Master degree would be an asset
• Some experience within various Procurement spend categories including professional services (for example architecture, engineering, land surveying), technical services (well drilling, laboratory etc.), consulting services and similar
• Knowledge of Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Strategic Sourcing process and methodology would be an asset
• Experience in understanding, negotiating and where needed drafting commercial supplier contracts, preferable in an international environment would be an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

We believe that by being inclusive, we bring ourselves closer together and foster greater creativity. We welcome people as they are. Learn more here .

Join us and build your career in an international environment, alongside people who are passionate about shaping the future.

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