• Finance
• Accounting
• HR
• IT
• Procurement
• Payroll
• Project Management
This is a mid-level position responsible for direct procurement transactions in Europe predominantly UK.
The incumbent has some working knowledge and understanding of procurement concepts, principles and practices, and the techniques of ensuring task completion and supplier relationship expectations. The incumbent 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.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Exists within our Global Business Services Procurement organization and reports to the Procurement Operations Manager
• Is responsible for procurement and sourcing activities for client’s projects
• Reviews and negotiates international contracts
• Administers purchase orders, including change order processing (creating modifications), and contractual compliance.
• Maintains purchase order and purchasing process documentation
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas, determines the most appropriate remedial actions, and implements such actions through available means
• Reviews PO-related invoices and ensures that invoices are approved in accordance with terms and conditions agreed within the procurement agreement
• Advises to stakeholders how to create requisitions in Oracle and helps them in understanding the overall Procurement process
• Uses superior interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with stakeholders, Buyers, Procurement Specialists, and functional partners at all levels of the organization
• High School or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Procurement desired, preferably in direct procurement.
• Some experience in understanding, negotiating and where needed drafting commercial supplier contracts, preferable in an international environment
• Strong attention to detail coupled with strong analytical capabilities
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Other languages may be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Working knowledge of enterprise procurement systems (Oracle, Ariba) are an asset
• Available to work from 9.00 - 17.00 (Mon-Fri)
We offer:
• Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
• Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
• Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences
• Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)
• Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)
• Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform
• Language courses (English, German, Polish)
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team
