Purchasing Professional

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 61,700 - 84,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Personalized Paid Time Off

Performance bonus

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Buyer for Advanced Manufacturing in Greenville, SC. This role involves purchasing complex equipment and materials, managing vendor relationships, and supporting procurement processes. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and intermediate to advanced MS Excel proficiency. The position offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a base salary ranging from $61,700 to $84,800.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience in purchasing.
• Experience managing vendors, including vendor pre‑qualification management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing standard to complex equipment and materials.
• Administer purchase orders and procurement agreements.
• Review invoices and ensure approvals.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Vendor management

MS Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Job description

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• Purchasing assignments typically consist of lower‑value, non‑critical materials.
• Subcontracting assignments typically consist of lower‑value, non‑critical services, or support of other subcontract administrators as requested.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Advise stakeholders on creating requisitions and help them understand the overall procurement process.
• Administer purchase orders (POs), procurement agreements, and change orders (modifications).
• Review PO‑/subcontract‑related invoices and ensure that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order/subcontract.
• Evaluate facts surrounding PO‑/subcontract‑related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve them.
• Maintain purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository.
• Identify and advise management of PO‑/subcontract‑related risks.
• Prepare bidder lists, qualify bidders, prepare requests for quotation, and conduct bid evaluations.
• Participate in purchase orders/subcontracts negotiations. Work under close supervision. No direct reports or supervisory responsibility. Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in the performance of the purchasing/subcontracting activities.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits and Compensation

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.