Life Sciences Procurement Buyer – Hybrid

Jacobs; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 80,900 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Buyer for Life Sciences North America to procure standard to complex equipment and materials, potentially leading small projects (TCI $50M or less) with minimal guidance. You will report to the Manager of Procurement Services and the assigned Project Procurement Manager, ensuring timely delivery and cost optimization.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of capital equipment purchasing experience, with 2+ years in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain or operations management, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.
• 2+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred.
• Travel 10-20% anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Procure standard to complex equipment and materials, leading small projects (TCI ≤ $50M) with minimal guidance.
• Report to Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) and Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for assigned project.
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems and manage day‑to‑day purchasing tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Buyer for Life Sciences North America to procure standard to complex equipment and materials, potentially leading small projects (TCI $50M or less) with minimal guidance. You will report to the Manager of Procurement Services and the assigned Project Procurement Manager, ensuring timely delivery and cost optimization.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of capital equipment purchasing experience, with 2+ years in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science