Strategic Data Center EPCM Procurement Director

Jacobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 166,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Seven paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to lead procurement for large EPCM Data Center projects in the United States. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee procurement operations, and may serve as Project Procurement Manager on major initiatives.

Success requires 15+ years in procurement within EPCM or large capital projects, and a strong track record in supplier management, contracting, and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years in procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, supplier quality, expediting and materials management on EPCM/large capital projects.
• Experience leading procurement professionals and managers.
• Strong communication and client interfacing skills.
• Experience supporting large capital projects from planning through closeout.
• Understanding of EPCM project delivery and procurement's role in cost/schedule/quality.
• Experience in complex industrial, data center, semiconductor, life sciences, or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals on a large EPCM Data Center project.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on large Data Center projects.
• Serve as Project Procurement Manager for large, complex capital projects when required.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies aligned with client goals.
• Drive performance via subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, and quality surveillance.
• Ensure procurement activities meet contractual requirements and client expectations.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, construction, commercial, and operations teams.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier relationship management.
• Monitor procurement metrics for cost savings, schedule, supplier performance, risk, and quality.
• Identify supply constraints, long-lead risks, and market challenges.
• Support pursuits, proposals, procurement estimates, and client presentations if required.
• Champion data-driven decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Excel and data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to lead procurement for large EPCM Data Center projects in the United States. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee procurement operations, and may serve as Project Procurement Manager on major initiatives.

Success requires 15+ years in procurement within EPCM or large capital projects, and a strong track record in supplier management, contracting, and risk.