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Jacobs
Buyer (LSNA-NC/PA)
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A Buyer buys products, materials or services needed by a company or organization. Manages inventory and schedule for purchasing, works with vendors and negotiates contracts, monitors quality of supplies and services purchased. May work in farm products, manufacturing, trade or services industries.
$63,924 / year median in Pennsylvania
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Location Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States Capabilities Construction Office Setup Hybrid Job ID #42128 Industry Life Science At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact 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 Life Sciences North America, you will be responsible for purchasing standard to complex equipment and materials. The Buyer may act as lead on small Projects (Projects with a Total Installed Cost of $50M, or less) while using best practices and knowledge of requirements to solve basic problems and handle day-to-day Purchasing tasks with minimal guidance and direction. 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. 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! Here's what you'll need Bachelor's degree in a business, construction, supply chain, or operations management, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. 4+ years of experience in capital equipment purchasing. 2+ years of experience in Biopharmaceutical/Life Science Manufacturing Projects is preferred. Travel - Anticipated travel 10-20% of the time.