Entry Level Purchasing Professional

Industry

Life Science

At Jacobs, we're 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 good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an Entry-Level Purchasing Professional to join our Life Sciences team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will support purchasing, subcontracting, expediting, supplier quality, and/or material management efforts for multiple clients within the industry. Join a knowledgeable and supportive team as you solve problems, think critically, and provide supply chain support on multi-million-dollar capital purchases and construction subcontracts.

Daily work activities will include development of solicitation packages, coordination and resolution of supplier questions, evaluation of proposals, day-to-day progress tracking of existing orders, coordination of shop visits and inspections, support in the management of onsite materials and utilization of Supply Management Systems to manage orders and agreements.

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and we will help you grow, pursue and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together!

Here's what you'll need

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, construction, engineering, operations management, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in supply chain and procurement
• An expressed interest in pursuing a career in Procurement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• A drive to solve complex and challenging problems.

This role is not eligible to candidate who require sponsorship.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

60,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

82,170.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $82,170.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 25, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Locations

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