Senior Purchasing Manager (LSNA-PA/NC)

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 Purchasing Manager for Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for managing the activities of Purchasing Managers and teams of Procurement Professionals on Mega-Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $1B+). The Senior Purchasing Manager is accountable for all purchasing and expediting activities on a project.Bring your experience and expertise to a company that embraces tough challenges while you conduct and coordinate all procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment, as assigned. The Senior Purchasing Manager has extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion, serves as an expert. They understand 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.The Senior Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the Senior Purchasing Manager will report indirectly to the assigned Project Procurement Manager (PPM) or Project 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!Some responsibilities will include:• As a Purchasing Lead, develop upfront Procurement planning activities such as the Purchasing section of the Supply Management Execution Plan (SMEP), establishing Purchasing Strategies, and developing project-specific templates, reports and tools• As a Purchasing Lead, manage the activities of a small to mid-sized team of buyers, expeditors and 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, and offering support and guidance.• As Purchasing Lead, use critical thinking and problem solving to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project’s Purchasing efforts• Purchasing assignments typically will consist of major purchases of complex, critical or high-risk materials and equipment• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent yeas of experience in lieu of degree.• 15+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing.• 10+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects preferred• Experience with managing the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations• Experience with preparing proposal deliverables, such as pricing of materials, execution approach narratives, and labor hour estimates• Travel - Anticipated travel 10-25% of the time.Ideally you'll also have:• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of Procurement professionals• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems#LifeSciences, #Bio/Pharma, #EPCMV, #globallifescience#LI-SH1Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-03-12