Indirect Operational Buyer

At Jacobs you will join an inclusive and dedicated team working on some of the world’s most impactful projects.
The company’s service portfolio consists of a comprehensive range of business solutions related to engineering, architecture, construction, operations and maintenance, and scientific and specialty consulting

This position is responsible for indirect procurement transactions in North America, Europe and any other applicable regions. The incumbent closely cooperates with the Global Category Manager as well as Category Buyers for the given category.

This position is new and based on a redesigned and optimized Procurement process. This position’s scope includes reviewing and approving purchase order related invoices

• Exists within our Global Business Services Procurement organization and reports to the Procurement Operations Team Lead
• Procures services and goods for the firm’s internal needs
•  Creates purchase orders (PO’s) and change orders (modifications)
• 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
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order-related problem areas and applies remedies to resolve
• Maintains Purchase Order and purchasing documentation
• Uses superior interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with stakeholders, Category Managers, Procurement Specialists or other buyers, and functional partners at all levels of the organization

• High School or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in Procurement desired, preferably in indirect procurement categories like Facilities (Office supplies, furniture, cleaning, remodeling), Consulting, Marketing, HR or Professional Services
• 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
• Willingness to work from 12:00 to 8 PM to partially cover US time zones.