Procurement Lead (Director)

Overview

About The Opportunity

Role Overview

Role Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across major project packages.
• Develop procurement strategies, plans, and sourcing methodologies.
• Oversee prequalification, tendering, evaluation, and recommendation processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contract conditions to secure best-value outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance frameworks, and legal requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project teams to define procurement requirements.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review and validate procurement reports, dashboards, and progress updates.
• Lead and mentor procurement teams to support high-quality and timely delivery.
• Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years experience in procurement across major capital or infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Jacobs.
• A world where you can.
• From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you.
• Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.
• With safety and flexibility top of mind, we support you to maximize your potential and achieve your goals – today and into tomorrow.
• From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you.
• Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.
• We collaborate and share!
• By supporting one another, we all succeed.
• With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential.
• You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
• No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.
• Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
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