Senior Buyer

Global Job Title

Senior Buyer
(5A Tier 5A)

General Purpose of Role

Purchases a wide diversity of material and equipment on a competitive basis as required by project or Company needs. This level of Buyer is capable of acting as Lead Buyer or technical expert and can complete the most complex purchasing project involving both engineered and non-engineered items.

Additional Technical Information

Assist in leading project Procurement strategy development and implementation for corporate and project scope and identifies and advise on supply and risk to provide the relevant services to Worley and its clients.

Global Level Details

Global Level Summary

Senior level position with advanced knowledge and a specialized depth or breadth of expertise gaining a mastery of a single areas or multiple broader areas of specialization.

Typical Qualifications

University Degree or equivalent in related field or applicable discipline or equivalent relevant experience. Typically 7 years relevant experience.

Decision Making

Plans and conducts and may supervise work of self and others. Has ability to lead project teams. May participate in cross-functional collaboration.

Supervision Received

Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Broad duties assigned at beginning of projects. Work is assigned in terms of objectives relative priorities and critical areas that impinge on work of other units. Work is reviewed to ensure policy conformity and soundness of approach. Informed guidance is available.

Supervision Authority

Able to lead functional project teams. May have direct reports. Will typically assign activities and regularly give job-related guidance to department staff as a senior advisor.

Communication

Strong ability to Inform and persuade on complex matters through preparation and delivery of proposals presentations and reports as well as collaboration with stakeholders and management.