People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
With 50 years of experience as innovators in biopharma facilities, our more than 3,800 skilled architectural, engineering and construction professionals continue to work with our clients to drive innovations in the industry. We provide a single-source of responsibility for all services, from strategy and concept through site selection and evaluation, regulatory compliance, design, constructability, construction management, commissioning, validation and startup. We also provide operations support and asset management services, including plant engineering, maintenance optimization and traditional maintenance and turnaround services.
About the Opportunity
- Lead, manage and motivate Equipment Project Procurement Team whilst commanding respect from all stakeholders through technical and personal credibility and integrity.
- As an overall Project Procurement Lead, manage the activities of a small to large team of buyers, expeditors, subcontract administrators 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, offering support and guidance, and working closely with the Department Manager of Equipment Procurement to settle performance related issues.
- Coordinate with the Client’s procurement representative and Project Manager and maintain good relations.
- Manages the procurement process, including planning, development of bidder lists, qualifies bidders, prepares requests for quotation, and conducts bid evaluations.
- Disseminate Operating Procedures for Procurement activities and ensure implementation by Procurement Team.
- Work closely with the Project Controls Team and support as necessary with resources to ensure that the capital cost reporting elements of the Project requirements are delivered to the highest standard.
- Provide input, expertise, and support into the Capital estimating of projects.
- The procurement of materials and equipment of the required quality at lowest cost consistent with material requisitions, departmental and project requirements and at correct delivery point within scheduled time limits.
- The competence and performance of supervised personnel within applicable procedures, schedules, and man-hour and cost budgets.
- Business type Degree in a recognised Industry field (Procurement Management or Business-related qualification)
- Membership of IIPMM or equivalent is an advantage
- This position requires extensive experience in Capital Equipment Procurement or Project Management related field. This should include a minimum of 10 years either in a Procurement Management or Lead Buyer position (combination of design office and construction site beneficial) and a minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Engineering Buyer in a related industrial sector.
- Have a thorough knowledge of the Equipment Supply Chain and capable of building strong relationships with the Vendors we engage with.
- Strong Technical background would be an advantage.
Our Culture
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