Sr Project Procurement Manager

Jacobs; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

PPTO

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonus potential

Stock

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Procurement Manager for Advanced Manufacturing projects in the United States. You will lead purchasing, subcontracting, expediting and supplier quality surveillance on mega projects and high‑importance initiatives, guiding teams and coordinating with project management to deliver value.

You’ll apply your deep procurement knowledge to plan, negotiate and execute complex contracts, manage risk, and ensure alignment with Jacobs’ policies on a wide range of

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead upfront procurement planning: SMEP drafting, purchasing and subcontract strategies, and templates/tools.
• Oversee teams of buyers, expeditors, and subcontract administrators; assign priorities and train staff.
• Use critical thinking to maximize procurement efficiency and results on megaprojects.
• Manage purchases of long-lead equipment and high-risk materials.
• Oversee subcontracting for professional/technical services on large projects.
• Apply policies and tools to procurement processes and documentation.
• Review and approve PO/subcontract invoices per terms.
• Identify risks and coordinate with the PS Management Team to mitigate them.
• Lead bidder lists, RFQs, bid evaluations, and source selections.
• Negotiate POs/subcontracts and provide subject-matter expertise on commodities.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Construction/Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

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, Jacob’s 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
• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, 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
• As an overall Project Procurement Lead, 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
• Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools
• Manages the procurement of goods/subcontracted services and administers Purchase Orders (POs)/Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications) to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations
• Reviews PO‑/subcontracts‑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 it
• Maintains purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository
• Identifies and resolves purchase order‑/subcontract‑related risks while working in conjunction with the Procurement Services Management Team (PSMT)
• Manages the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations
• Recommends source selections, plans and leads purchase order/subcontract negotiations
• Acts as a subject matter expert in regard to a commodity or specialized subject area
• Helps stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process
• May participate in internal and external supply management presentations
• Works independently, with limited or minimal guidance, in the most complex situations. No direct reports. Supervises the work of senior buyers and subcontract administration personnel who perform with the purchasing and/or subcontracting activities. Leads functional teams or projects and serves as a best practice or quality resource
• Coordinates 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 preferrable.
• 10+ years of experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects, or Data Centers (preferred).

• 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.

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