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 Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for Life Sciences North America you will manage a team of professional employees and section managers. In addition to these operational duties, the MOPS will provide oversight and direct support, typically as a Project Procurement Manager, on Jacobs’ largest and most challenging Projects.

Share your career accomplishments with a stout Supply Management team as you oversee the procurement operations for our Conshohocken, PA Office. Effectively and proactively plan, coordinate, and control the execution of the procurement activities on key projects while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day department management obligations. As the Manager of Procurement Services, you ensure on-time performance, cost savings, and high-quality metrics across your teams’ projects, while simultaneously accomplishing objectives and value-added expectations for the department and the Business Unit. The MOPS has thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices within the engineering and construction industry, including demonstrated experience in purchasing, subcontracting, expediting, supplier quality management and material control.

The Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) reports directly to the Director of Operations for the office which they are assigned while maintaining an indirect connection with the Director of Procurement Services for the Business Unit. While supporting Jacobs’ Projects, the MOPS may also 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!

• This is a management level position which requires the ability to effectively manage and lead in the development of Procurement Professionals of all backgrounds and experiences. The ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills are paramount

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

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and/or capital construction purchasing, contracting, expediting, supplier quality management and material management

• Preferred - 5+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects

• Understands the technical, organizational, managerial and business issues related to Procurement on large, capital, projects

• Understands overall corporate resources and capabilities of EPC/CM Projects

Ideally you'll have:

• Masters degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management field preferred, but not required

• Experience using MS Office tools, including intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.

• Strong communication, organization, and management abilities. This position involves the coordination of multiple activities across multiple projects

• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems

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