Procurement Program Director - Data Center EPCM Leader

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 166,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to lead procurement for large EPCM Data Center programs in the United States. You will oversee strategic sourcing, subcontract management, supplier quality, expediting, and materials management across multi-site projects.

You will mentor procurement teams, collaborate with engineering and operations, and drive risk management, cost control, and on-time delivery for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 15+ years of procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, supplier quality, expediting and materials management in EPCM/large capital projects.
• Experience leading procurement professionals and managers.
• Strong communication skills with clients.
• Proven experience supporting large capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Knowledge of EPCM delivery models and procurement's role in cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Experience in complex industrial, data center, semiconductor, or mission-critical facilities projects.
• Knowledge of global supply management and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across projects and locations.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals on a large EPCM Data Center project.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on major Data Center projects.
• Serve as Project Procurement Manager on large, complex capital projects when required.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies aligned with client objectives and plans.
• Drive procurement performance through subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, and quality surveillance.
• Ensure procurement activities meet contractual requirements and project controls.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier qualification.
• Monitor procurement metrics for cost savings, schedule, supplier performance, and risk.
• Identify supply constraints and long-lead equipment risks; address market challenges.
• Support project pursuits, procurement estimates, and client presentations.
• Champion data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

EPCM

Data Centers

Strategic Sourcing

Subcontract Management

Supplier Quality

Expediting

Materials Management

Cost Control

Contracting

Excel

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to lead procurement for large EPCM Data Center programs in the United States. You will oversee strategic sourcing, subcontract management, supplier quality, expediting, and materials management across multi-site projects.

You will mentor procurement teams, collaborate with engineering and operations, and drive risk management, cost control, and on-time delivery for mission-critical facilities.