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Your impact

We are an international engineering company providing services in the field of technical consulting, design, and investment project management. Our Global Business Services center located in Krakow provides global support for our line of business and corporate teams in the following areas: finance, accounting, HR, IT, procurement, payroll, and project management.

Summary Of Job Function

This position is responsible for creating purchase orders and processing procurement invoices related to purchase orders. It supports our Buyers, Subcontract Administrators and Category Managers in North America or, if needed, in other regions. The candidate has some working knowledge and understanding of the procure‑to‑pay process or is willing to learn fast.

Specific Responsibilities

• Exists within our Project Services organization and reports to the Manager of Procurement Operations.
• Administers assigned purchase orders, including change order processing which includes adjustment of periods of performance, values, amounts or budget coding.
• Evaluates facts surrounding purchase order‑related problem areas, determines the most appropriate remedial actions, and implements such actions through available means.
• Reviews, consults, approves and/or rejects invoices submitted by suppliers within our invoice workflow system.
• Facilitates and solves any invoice‑related queries either from the buyer or the supplier.
• Uses superior interpersonal communications skills to effectively interface with buyers, subcontract administrators, stakeholders, and functional partners at all levels of the organization.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High school or bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in economics, accounting, business or administration.
• Some experience within accounting or procurement desired.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; other languages may be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of enterprise procurement systems (Oracle, Ariba) an asset.
• Willingness to work from 12 pm till 8 pm (Monday to Friday).

WE OFFER

• Full‑time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications.
• Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work‑life balance.
• Hybrid or stationary working model – depending on your preferences.
• Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co‑financing, car‑park sharing system).
• Holiday allowance (‘wczasy pod gruszą’).
• Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women’s Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Speak‑Up, Collectively and others).
• Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g., CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self‑learning platform.
• Please note that to be considered for this position you must be resident in the country the position is advertised in and have a current right to work visa in that country.

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Seniority level: Not applicable.

Employment type: Full‑time.

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain.

Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, IT Services and IT Consulting.