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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 Project Procurement Manager (PPM) for Life Sciences North America in Cary, North Carolina, you will be responsible for all Purchasing, Subcontracting, Expediting and Supplier Quality Surveillance activities on mid-sized to large Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $200M to $750M.)

Leverage your passion and experience as you effectively and professionally conduct, and coordinate procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials/equipment and/or subcontracting of services as assigned. Bring your extensive knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion to an organization that embraces change and challenges. The PPM 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. The PPM has advanced knowledge of a subject area or commodity.

The PPM reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the PPM will report indirectly to the assigned 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!

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field, or equivalent project experience in lieu of degree

• 10+ years of experience in both engineering and/or capital construction purchasing as well as contracting. Experience in expediting, supplier quality management and/or material management preferable.

• 5+ years of experiencing in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects highly preferred

Please note: This position will be onsite in Cary, North Carolina and will require you to be in the office at least 3 days a week.

Ideally you'll have:

• Master's degree preferrable

• 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.

Jacobs 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.