Sr. Buyer – EPCM (Contract)

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Senior Buyer to join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering project delivery and professional services firm committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining energy and infrastructure Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

Through this partnership we are seeking a Senior Buyer to join Hatchs Project Delivery Group (PDG)a dynamic and globally integrated team delivering world-class projects. The PDG combines deep expertise in sustainable studies asset development and operations leveraging industry-leading methodologies governance and systems.

About the Role

The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of project materials and equipment working closely with engineering and procurement teams across the full project lifecyclefrom planning and initiation through to close-out.

This is a 12-month hourly contract position and requires onsite presence 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for project materials and equipment ensuring alignment with project schedule cost and quality objectives
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle including purchase order formation award administration and close-out (local and international)
• Develop and implement procurement strategies procedures and documentation under the guidance of the Project Procurement Manager
• Provide oversight guidance and mentorship to junior buyers
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment in bid documentation

Tendering & Procurement Execution

• Manage end-to-end tendering process including bidder prequalification bid preparation and issuance
• Coordinate bidder communications clarifications and addenda
• Lead bid openings evaluations and award recommendations
• Ensure integrity and compliance throughout the tendering and contracting process

Post-Award & Vendor Management

• Facilitate purchase order kick-off meetings and vendor alignment
• Oversee contract changes claims and payment validation processes
• Support expediting activities ensuring timely delivery of materials equipment and documentation
• Coordinate with quality logistics and expediting teams to meet project schedules and Incoterms requirements
• Ensure proper close-out of all purchase orders in accordance with project procedures

Project Coordination & Compliance

• Maintain accurate procurement reporting and documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation (taxation customs import/export)
• Interface with clients vendors and internal stakeholders to proactively resolve issues and prevent delays

Requirements

• Relevant technical or trade qualification
• 1218 years of experience in procurement/buying roles
• Proven experience in local and international procurement environments
• Experience working on large or complex engineering/construction projects
• Strong technical aptitude with knowledge of materials fabrication processes and supply chains
• Solid understanding of procurement contracting and project execution methodologies
• Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 9000 ISO 19011)
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong client-focused mindset with a results-driven approach
• Experience with systems such as SmartPlant (or similar) is an asset

Why Join Hatch

• Work with high-performing collaborative teams making a real impact
• Be part of innovative global projects across industries
• Engaging and collaborative office environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Think globally work locally culture