Strategic Procurement Director – Data Center EPCM

Jacobs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 166,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off (PPTO)

Holidays

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to provide strategic leadership for procurement on large EPCM Data Center projects. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.

The role requires 15+ years in procurement within EPCM or large capital projects, strong client interfacing abilities, and deep knowledge of procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent industry experience in EPCM, EPC, engineering, or large capital projects.
• Minimum 15+ years of procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, supplier quality, expediting and materials management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of procurement professionals on large EPCM Data Center projects.
• Provide strategic oversight of procurement operations on large Data Center programs.
• Serve as Project Procurement Manager on major projects when required.
• Develop and execute project procurement strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Drive performance through subcontract administration, purchasing, supplier management, expediting, and quality surveillance.
• Ensure procurement activities align with contracts, procedures, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with project teams to support successful delivery.
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, and supplier relationship management.
• Monitor metrics on cost savings, schedule, supplier performance, risk, and quality.
• Identify supply constraints and long-lead equipment risks.
• Support pursuits, proposals, and client presentations as needed.
• Champion data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Procurement Program Director to provide strategic leadership for procurement on large EPCM Data Center projects. You will manage a team of procurement professionals, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure alignment with safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.

The role requires 15+ years in procurement within EPCM or large capital projects, strong client interfacing abilities, and deep knowledge of procurement strategies.