Expeditor (LSNA-PA/OH/NC/IN/TX/VA)

Jacobs; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,900 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Performance discretionary bonus

Stock purchase at a discount

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Expeditor for Life Sciences in Cary, North Carolina. This role involves expediting equipment and materials, supporting small projects, and working closely with procurement teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in capital equipment expediting, preferably in the Biopharmaceutical industry. Jacobs offers a collaborative, hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in capital equipment expediting.
• Prefer 2-5 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical or Life Science Manufacturing Projects.
• Experience using MS Office tools, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Expedite standard to complex equipment and materials.
• Act as lead on small projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M or less.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met in a timely manner.

Skills

Capital equipment expediting

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management

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’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 an Expeditor for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for expediting standard to complex equipment and materials. The Expeditor may act as lead on small Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M, or less) while using best practices and knowledge of requirements to solve basic problems and handle day-to-day Expediting tasks with minimal guidance and direction.

Leverage your passion and experience as you effectively and proactively expedite assigned purchase orders to ensure all contractual requirements are accomplished in a timely manner as promised by the supplier. The Expeditor has basic supervision skills and good working knowledge of basic procurement principles and practices, techniques of ensuring task completion, project delivery processes, and supplier relationship expectations.

The Expeditor reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Expeditor 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!

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of experience in capital equipment expediting.
• Prefer 2-5 years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.

Ideally you'll also have

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.

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Benefits & Compensation

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $80,900.00 to $135,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on June 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Work Environment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Support for Applicants

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.