Life Sciences Capital Equipment Procurement Lead

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 98,900 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase options

Paid time off (PPTO)

Job summary

Jacobs in North America seeks a Purchasing Manager for Life Sciences to lead procurement of major capital equipment and materials for large projects, coordinating a team of buyers and aligning with project managers to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years in capital equipment purchasing, 4+ years in biopharma or life-science projects, and up to 25% travel; base salary ranges from $98,900 to $165,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, construction, supply chain, engineering, or operations management, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 4+ years of experience in biopharmaceutical or life-science manufacturing projects (preferred).
• 10–25% travel anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement transactions for capital engineered equipment and key materials.
• Supervise a team of buyers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of project components.
• Develop and maintain procurement plans aligned with project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, and finance to optimize value and mitigate risk.
• Provide guidance on contract terms, vendor qualification, and best-practice sourcing strategies.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, construction, supply chain, engineering, 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 facilitiesthat are changing our world.

As a Purchasing Manager for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing major capital equipment and materials for large and critical Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $200M - $1B plus or those of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, at-risk incentives, or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business). The Purchasing Manager coordinates and supervises the daily activities of, and is accountable for, the results of a team of Buyers on a Project.

Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing capital engineered equipment, as assigned. The Purchasing Manager has extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and serves as an expert within the organization. They understand 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.

The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Purchasing Manager 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 afast-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, engineering, or operations management; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 4+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Travel - Anticipated travel 10-25% of the time.
  
  
  

Ideally you'll also have

• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• 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.
• Willingness to indirectly lead and mentor a team of Procurement professionals
  
  
  

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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 $98,900.00 to $165,000.00. 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 July 13, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

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.

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.