Purchasing Jobs in Chicago, IL

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 Buyer for Advanced Manufacturing (AM), you will be responsible for purchasing standard to complex equipment and materials. The Buyer will support our team working from our Greenville, SC office.

Leverage your passion and experience as you perform procurement transactions associated with purchasing materials / equipment as assigned. The Buyer demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion. They completely 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 Buyer reports directly to the Manager of Procurement Services (MOPS) for the office which they are assigned or to the Director of Supply Management, AM. While supporting Jacobs' Projects, the Buyer 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!

Essential Responsibilities :

Purchasing assignments typically will consist of lower value, non-critical materials

Subcontracting assignments typically will consist of lower value, non-critical services, or support of other subcontract administrators as requested

Utilizes established policies, procedures, systems, and tools

Advises to stakeholders how to create requisitions and helps them in understanding the overall Procurement process

Administers Purchase Orders (POs), Procurement Agreements and change orders (modifications)

Reviews PO- / subcontracts-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the purchase order / subcontract

Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order- / subcontract-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve it

Maintains purchasing / subcontracting documentation in a repository

Identifies and advises management of purchase order- / subcontract-related risks

May prepare bidder lists, qualify bidders, prepare requests for quotation, and conduct bid evaluations.

May participate in purchase orders / subcontracts negotiationsWorks under close supervision. No direct reports or supervision responsibility.

Coordinates with project or departmental personnel in performance of the purchasing / subcontracting activities.

1 or more years of experience in purchasing

Experience managing vendors, including vendor pre-qualification management

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

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, team environment

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

A drive to solve complex and challenging problems

Ideally, you'll have :

Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent project experience.

Experience in Specialized Manufacturing, Data Centers, Biopharmaceutical / Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred.

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