Experienced Purchasing Professional - Idaho Falls, ID, United States - Jacobs Technology, Inc.

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    Jacobs Nuclear Projects and Consulting (Jacobs) provides safe and innovative solutions to our customers at nuclear cleanup and production sites
    Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction
    We are currently executing many contracts, performing work that is essential to our clients' missions across a broad range of functional areas, and one contract in particular is near the Idaho Falls area
    We are looking to hire a Team Oriented Purchasing Professional, who may have a limited working knowledge of Federal Contracting
    The candidate will be responsible for making purchases in accordance with Jacobs' company procurement policies
    The candidate must act professionally and be able to work independently on assignments using judgment and creativity in solving problems while providing recommendations to management on possible solutions
    The individual must have sound organizational skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
    This is a great opportunity for a candidate to be part of a team of Contracts and Procurement Professionals who are driven to provide exceptional service to both our internal and government clients
    The work location is in the Idaho Falls, ID area and some work may be performed at the SFHP Jacobs Construction Site in Scoville, ID

    Responsibilities will include:

    • Processes and completes simple to complex purchase requests; seeks prices from available vendors which meet cost and quality guidelines; places orders; verifies receipt of purchase; cradle to grave purchase responsibility.
    • Maintains detailed documentation to complete Subcontract/P.O
    contract file administration.


    • Conducts negotiations with suppliers to ensure end-users needs are met; negotiates delivery; terms and conditions, and pricing.
    • Solicits vendors for materials, products and services through formal Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and informal channels
    Receives and evaluates proposals, quotations, and bids for acquisitions
    Make recommendation on potential awardee(s).


    • Maintains communication with suppliers during the course of procurements in order to ensure timely delivery and payment while maintaining compliance with the requirements of the procurement documents.
    • Establishes relationships with new suppliers and develops new supply sources.
    • Analyzes bids for specification compliance, prices, delivery commitments and past performance
    Communicates with the requester as necessary.


    • Recommend possible process improvements which would provide consistency and efficiency to the role.
    • Collaborates with others and/or work within cross-functional teams to address challenges, institute lessons learned, and achieve the objectives of the project.
    • Works with a high degree of independence
    Assignments are prioritized and may rapidly change depending on deliverables
    Considerable latitude and judgement are exercised to meet procurement, program, and company deadlines

    Here's what you'll need:

    • Degree in Business or related discipline preferred, or 5-10 years of purchasing experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
    • Demonstrated professional oral and written communications skills required
    Above average writing skills need to be logical and succinct.


    • Computer literate and document creation/production of PDFs and Microsoft Office products (i.e., minimum skills required working in Excel, WORD, and email)

    Sole USA citizenship (no dual citizenship) Preferred Requirements:

    • Experience with government purchases, i.e., DOE or DOD
    • Experience using financial reporting software such as PeopleSoft, a product by Oracle.
    • Exposure to government property administration

    Essential Functions:
    Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting
    Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs
    in the form of supplies, drawings, etc
    Longest distance carried of 50 feet
    Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation
    Right and/or left hands utilized
    Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same
    Must be alert to equipment in the field, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to heights
    There may be occasional travel out of the state
    At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges
    With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive
    From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs

    Project Information:
    The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls on the Idaho National Laboratory #npcejacobs #cjpost #NPCjobs #NPCSFHP #CMSHotJobs