Senior Procurement Agreement Specialist (LSNA-IN/NC/PA/OH)

Jacobs; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)

Stock-based rewards

Merit increases / bonuses

Job summary

Jacobs, a global engineering leader, seeks a Senior Procurement Agreement Specialist to support Life Sciences North America across multiple projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate procurement agreements, create flow-downs, and guide teams through complex terms.

Hybrid work in the U.S. with competitive benefits including PPTO, 401(k), stock purchase, and performance bonus; base salary ranges from $92,000 to $150,000 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor- level degree required.
• 8+ years of procurement/contract experience.
• 5+ years in an EPCM environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide Project Procurement Managers in assembling project-specific agreement templates.
• Draft flow-down documents to incorporate project-specific requirements into standard procurement agreements.
• Create summaries of prime agreement terms and conditions for use by project team.
• Review and evaluate exceptions to procurement agreements and lead negotiations as required.
• Guide procurement professionals in obtaining approvals of exceptions.
• Directly manage significant disputes and/or claims and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

EPCM experience

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional coordination

Education

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

Law degree (ideal)

Tools

MS Office

Procurement software

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. Join a knowledgeable and supportive team as you solve problems, think critically, and provide procurement agreement management support on multi-million-dollar capital purchases and construction subcontracts. The Senior Procurement Agreement Specialist reports directly to the Manager of Agreements for Life Sciences North America and will support multiple projects and clients across the region. Bring your curiosity and passion for innovation in afar-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Responsibilities will include

• Guide Project Procurement Managers in assembling project-specific agreement templates.
• Draft flow-down documents to incorporate project-specific requirements into standard procurement agreements.
• Create summaries of prime agreement terms and conditions for use by project team.
• Review and evaluate exceptions to procurement agreements and lead negotiations as required.
• Guide procurement professionals in obtaining approvals of exceptions.
• Guide project teams in documentation and management of potential claims and ensure compliance with upstream and downstream contractual requirements.
• Directly manage significant disputes and/or claims and ensure compliance with upstream and downstream contractual requirements.
• Act as resource for interpretations of and questions related to procurement agreements, terms and conditions, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Conduct training related to procurement agreements, terms and conditions, and procurement policies and procedures.
• Support improvements to procurement agreements, policies, and procedures.
• As required, directly bid, evaluate, and award notable contract agreements for key works or strategic contractors.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field. Law degree is ideal; or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of procurement, contract, and/or EPCM project experience, with at least 5+ years in an EPCM environment.
• Must possess strong communication, organization, and management abilities. This position involves the coordination of multiple activities across multiple projects.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.

Ideally, here’s what you’ll also have

• Expertise using MS Office tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Experience leading and mentoring 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 $92,000.00 to $150,000.00. 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 September 18, 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.