Senior Buyer
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Job Summary
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.
Purpose of Role
The Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a wide range of materials and equipment to support Worleys project and corporate requirements. This is afull-time position based in Calgary AB.
This role operates at an advanced level and can lead to complex procurement activities across both engineered and non-engineered scopes. Acting as a Lead Buyer or subject matter expert the incumbent provides technical guidance drives procurement strategy execution and ensures alignment with project objectives commercial outcomes and client expectations.
Responsibilities
Procurement Execution & Delivery
- Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities for complex packages including sourcing tendering evaluation negotiation and award
- Execute procurement for engineered equipment and bulk/materials in line with project specifications and schedules
- Ensure competitive bidding processes and full compliance with Worley procurement policies and governance
- Monitor supplier performance delivery timelines and contract adherence to mitigate risks
Strategic Procurement & Risk Management
- Support and contribute to the development and implementation of project and corporate procurement strategies
- Identify market conditions supply constraints and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Provide expert advice on sourcing approaches vendor selection and commercial negotiations
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the procurement function
Project Integration & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with engineering project controls construction contracts and legal teams
- Participate in cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project delivery timelines and budgets
- Engage with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure procurement strategies meet operational and commercial needs
Leadership & Team Guidance
- Act as Lead Buyer on projects or manage procurement workstreams
- Provide mentorship coaching and technical guidance to junior buyers and procurement staff
- Assign tasks review deliverables and support capability development within the team
Leadership & Decision Making
- Proven ability to plan prioritize and lead procurement activities independently
- Experience leading project teams and contributing to cross-functional collaboration
- Strong commercial judgment and risk management capability
Communication & Influence
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to influence negotiate and present complex information to management and clients
- Skilled in preparing reports presentations and commercial recommendations
- May supervise or provide oversight to procurement team members
Qualifications
What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:
- University degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
- Typically 7 years of progressive procurement experience preferably within EPC/EPCM energy mining or infrastructure sectors
- Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement scopes and high-value contracts
- Experience with both engineered equipment procurement and bulk/material sourcing
- Advanced knowledge of procurement systems tools and processes
- Strong understanding of supply market dynamics sourcing strategies and commercial contracting
Ability to troubleshoot procurement challenges and support others in resolving issues
Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.
We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.
And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sector.