Buyer

Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow._ - Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow._ **Your Impact**: We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Buyer to join our thriving team based in Australia or New Zealand. As a key member of our ANZ Supply Management Team, you'll play a pivotal role in procuring subcontracting and sub-consultancy services, materials, and equipment that drive our projects forward. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you'll use people management skills to forge strong relationships with suppliers, project team members, and department personnel. Your expertise will ensure seamless coordination and input of required documentation into our procurement software, revolutionising our procurement processes. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: - Coordinating the procurement of goods and subcontracted services, administering Purchase Orders (POs), Procurement Agreements, and change orders, to accomplish project or group objectives and obligations. - Reviewing PO and subcontract-related invoices, guaranteeing approval in alignment with the agreed terms and conditions within the purchase order or subcontract. - Maintaining purchasing/subcontracting documentation in a repository - Helping stakeholders in understanding the overall Procurement process - Collaborate seamlessly with project and departmental personnel, ensuring flawless execution of purchasing activities that surpass expectations. **Here’s What You’ll Need**: - Previous experience in a similar role within the dynamic world of Procurement and Supply Chain, showcasing your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Knowledge and hands-on experience working within a procurement system such as Oracle and SAP Ariba or similar - Ability to perform assignments in accordance with established policies and procedures, such as supplier qualification, requisitions and purchase order creation - Leadership skills, allowing you to effectively supervise and mentor less senior buyers and procurement support personnel **_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. 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 maximise 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. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s Network - find out more about our employee networks here.