Sr Project Procurement Manager

Jacobs; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 133,500 - 183,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager for Advanced Manufacturing in Greenville, South Carolina. This role involves leading procurement activities related to Mega Projects and ensuring compliance with company standards.

The candidate will manage a team of procurement professionals and handle subcontracting tasks, requiring 18+ years of relevant experience in the industry. The position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in engineering and capital construction purchasing.
• Strong leadership skills for managing a team of procurement professionals.
• Drive to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform upfront Procurement planning activities.
• Manage a team of buyers and subcontract administrators.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and subcontracting.
• Review PO/subcontracts-related invoices.

Skills

Engineering and capital construction purchasing

Supplier quality management

Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

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 Senior Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for Advanced Manufacturing (AM), you will be responsible for all Purchasing, Subcontracting, Expediting and Supplier Quality Surveillance activities on Mega Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $750M, or more) as well as those Projects which are of high importance to Jacobs, regardless of value, based on client relationship, Jacobs incentives or compensation structure, inherent challenges, or strategic importance to the business. This role will be project based on a US location.

Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you effectively and professionally conduct and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment and/or subcontracting of services as assigned. Leverage your extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion with you as you lead Procurement efforts on our most challenging projects. A Senior PPM thoroughly understands 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. Most importantly, the Senior PPM has advanced knowledge of a subject area or commodity which they are contracting for.

The Senior PPM reports directly to the Director of Supply Management of AM. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Senior PPM will report indirectly to the assigned Project Manager or Project Services Manager.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Here’s What You’ll Do

• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, perform upfront Procurement planning activities such as drafting the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing and Subcontract Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools.
• Manage the activities of teams of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators with oversight of other supporting procurement functions. This typically includes establishing package assignments and priorities, eliminating obstacles, managing the interface with Jacobs and Client management, providing on‑the‑job training, offering support and guidance, and working closely with the Director of Supply Management of AM to settle performance related issues.
• Use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Procurement efforts.
• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of long‑lead equipment, critical or high‑risk materials and equipment.
• Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of professional or technical services, and major or complex construction services on larger projects, or assignment as the Subcontracts Manager for all subcontracting on a medium to large size project.
• Utilize established policies, procedures, systems, and tools.
• Manage the procurement of goods/subcontracted services and administer Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations.
• Review PO‑/subcontracts‑related invoices and ensure that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order/subcontract.
• Evaluate facts surrounding purchase order‑/subcontract‑related problem areas and apply remedies to resolve it.
• Maintain purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository.
• Identify and resolve purchase order‑/subcontract‑related risks while working in conjunction with the Procurement Services Management Team (PSMT).
• Manage the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations.
• Recommend source selections, plan and lead purchase order/subcontract negotiations.
• Act as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area.
• Help stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process.
• May participate in internal and external supply management presentations.
• Work independently, with limited or minimal guidance, in the most complex situations. No direct reports. Supervise the work of senior buyers and subcontract administration personnel who perform with the purchasing and/or subcontracting activities. Lead functional teams or projects and serve as a best practice or quality resource.
• Coordinate with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing and/or subcontracting activities.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 18+ years of experience in engineering and/or capital construction purchasing, contracting, expediting, supplier quality management and material management.
• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.
• A desire to manage a team of procurement professionals through demonstrated inspirational leadership.

Ideally, you’ll have

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent project experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects, or Data Centers (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. 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 $133,500.00 to $183,500.00. 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 08, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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