Purchasing Professional

Jacobs; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 61,700 - 84,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited paid time off

Performance bonuses and stock options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Buyer for Advanced Manufacturing in Arlington, Virginia. As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing equipment and materials, providing procurement advice, and managing purchase orders. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and 1+ years in purchasing, along with strong skills in vendor management and problem-solving. The salary ranges from $61,700 to $84,800, with comprehensive benefits including health coverage and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience in purchasing.
• Experience managing vendors, including vendor pre-qualification management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing items and materials as assigned.
• Providing advice to stakeholders on requisition creation.
• Administering Purchase Orders (POs) and Procurement Agreements.
• Reviewing POs and invoices for approval.
• Maintaining purchasing documentation.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

MS Office, particularly MS Excel

Communication skills

Teamwork ability

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, or related field

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 a Buyer for Advanced Manufacturing (AM), you will be responsible for purchasing standard to complex equipment and materials. The Buyer will support our team working from our Greenville, SC or Corpus Christi, TX office. Candidates must be willing to accept an on‑site assignment.

Leverage your passion and experience as you perform procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment as assigned. The Buyer demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They completely 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 Buyer reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned or to the Director of Supply Management, AM. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Buyer will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project Manager.

Essential Responsibilities

• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of lower‑value, non‑critical materials
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of lower‑value, non‑critical services, or support of other subcontract administrators as requested
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Advises stakeholders on how to create requisitions and helps them understand the procurement process
• Administers Purchase Orders (POs), Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications)
• Reviews PO‑/subcontract‑related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order/subcontract
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order‑/subcontract‑related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve them
• Maintains purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository
• Identifies and advises management of purchase order‑/subcontract‑related risks
• May prepare bidder lists, qualify bidders, prepare requests for quotation, and conduct bid evaluations.
• May participate in purchase orders/subcontracts negotiations. Works under close supervision, has no direct reports or supervision responsibility, and coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing/subcontracting activities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 1 or more years of experience in purchasing
• Experience managing vendors, including vendor pre‑qualification management
• 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 fast‑paced, team environment
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems

Ideally, you’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience
• Experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Data Centers, Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.

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. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 to $84,800.00. 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.