At Jacobs, we are 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 valuable.

Your impact
As a Procurement Professional at Jacobs, you will play a key role in delivering complex projects by developing sourcing strategies, administering purchase orders.

Your ability to build strong supplier relationships and execute procurement activities will directly contribute to project success, cost effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities: Procurement Execution
* Prepare RFQs, bidder lists, and bid evaluations.
* Administer purchase orders, procurement agreements, and modifications.
* Coordinate procurement activities to support project objectives.

Commercial & Contract Management
* Develop subcontract flow-down requirements.
* Identify and mitigate procurement risks.
* Resolve supplier and subcontract issues.
* Review invoices for compliance.

Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation
* Recommend source selections.
* Develop negotiation strategies.
* Lead commercial negotiations.

Project Support
* Support proposal development.
* Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders.
* Serve as lead buyer or procurement coordinator on assigned projects.
* Maintain project procurement files for audit compliance
Knowledge Sharing
* Guide less experienced procurement professionals.
* Educate stakeholders on procurement processes.

Professional Competencies




* Demonstrates advanced knowledge of procurement and subcontracting practices and applies that knowledge to complex sourcing and contract administration activities.
* Independently analyzes procurement challenges, develops solutions, and exercises sound business judgment in resolving commercial issues.
* Builds strong working relationships with project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
* Effectively manages competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail.
* Demonstrates strong negotiation, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Identifies procurement-related risks and proactively develops mitigation strategies.
* Communicates effectively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines, functions, and geographic regions.

Leadership Expectations
* Works independently with minimal supervision and guidance provided only for the most complex situations.
* Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced procurement professionals and stakeholders.
* May lead procurement activities for medium to large projects, sourcing initiatives, or cross-functional teams.




* Promotes continuous improvement and shares procurement best practices across project and functional teams.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
* Typically 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, subcontract administration, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
* Experience managing procurements for professional services, construction services, equipment, and/or materials in a project-based environment.
* Working knowledge of commercial contracting principles, procurement best practices, and supplier management processes.
* Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Power

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Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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📌 Senior Procurement Professional (Calgary)
🏢 Jacobs
📍 Calgary