Buyer II

Worley•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for purchasing materials and equipment on a competitive basis in line with project specifications, business requirements, and established procurement practices. You will identify, evaluate, and select reliable sources of supply for materials, equipment, and services, ensuring that purchasing activities support project objectives and meet Worley’s and our customers’ expectations. Working with a high degree of independence, you will manage purchasing assignments from supplier identification through commercial evaluation and order placement, using your experience and judgment to resolve challenges, recommend solutions, and keep procurement activities on track. You will also contribute to a collaborative working environment by sharing technical guidance, supporting colleagues, and helping maintain consistent, effective procurement practices.

Requirements

A university degree in procurement, supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Typically, five or more years of relevant purchasing or procurement experience, with a demonstrated ability to manage purchasing activities across a range of materials, equipment, or services.
Experience identifying suppliers, requesting and evaluating quotations, comparing commercial offers, negotiating terms, and supporting purchasing decisions.
Familiarity with engineered and non-engineered items and the ability to interpret purchasing requirements, technical specifications, and supporting documentation.
Experience working with established procurement policies, procedures, systems, and controls in a project-driven or operational environment.
An understanding of supplier evaluation, commercial risk, delivery requirements, and the factors that influence effective procurement decisions.
A solid understanding of purchasing principles, sourcing practices, quotation management, commercial evaluation, and purchase order administration.
The ability to assess pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, contractual conditions, and other commercial considerations to identify competitive and practical purchasing solutions.
The ability to identify dependable suppliers, assess their suitability, maintain productive working relationships, and address performance or delivery concerns.
The ability to review information, compare alternatives, recognize inconsistencies, assess risks, and make well-reasoned recommendations based on available evidence.
Strong working knowledge of procurement systems, business applications, and relevant tools. You will be able to navigate established workflows, maintain accurate data, and assist with troubleshooting routine system or process issues.
The ability to organize your workload, manage competing demands, monitor purchasing progress, and adapt to changing project priorities without losing sight of critical deadlines.
A disciplined approach to documentation, accuracy, procedural compliance, and the application of relevant purchasing requirements and internal controls.
The ability to recognize inefficiencies, suggest improvements, and apply lessons learned to strengthen procurement performance.
Plan and manage your assignments with minimal day-to-day supervision, take ownership of deliverables, and seek technical guidance when an assignment presents unfamiliar or exceptional challenges.
Approach problems objectively, assess options, and recommend workable solutions that reflect commercial realities and project priorities.
Work effectively with colleagues across functions and locations, value different perspectives, and contribute to a culture where people share knowledge and work toward common goals.
Communicate purchasing requirements, commercial findings, recommendations, and potential risks clearly in written and verbal discussions. You will also continue to develop your ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to proposals, presentations, and reports.
Maintain reliable records, manage multiple purchasing activities, and ensure that important commercial and technical details receive appropriate attention.
Respond constructively to changing priorities, build your understanding of procurement systems and practices, and remain open to new approaches that improve the way work gets done.
Share knowledge and, where required, provide practical guidance to colleagues working on common projects, helping the wider team deliver consistent results.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing activities for engineered and non-engineered materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements, approved procedures, and Company policies.
Research the supply market, identify potential sources of supply, solicit quotations, and assess supplier capability, reliability, commercial competitiveness, and ability to meet project requirements.
Review and compare supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and commercial terms, identify potential risks, and recommend purchasing decisions that deliver value while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
Coordinate purchasing priorities with project teams and relevant stakeholders to help ensure materials and equipment are available when required and procurement activities align with project schedules.
Interpret purchase requisitions, specifications, scopes of supply, and other relevant documentation to confirm that purchasing activities reflect project needs and applicable requirements.
Maintain professional working relationships with suppliers, clarify commercial and delivery requirements, follow up on quotations and commitments, and address purchasing issues promptly and constructively.
Identify discrepancies, delivery concerns, supply constraints, and other issues that may affect purchasing outcomes. Evaluate available options, recommend practical solutions, and escalate significant risks when appropriate.
Ensure purchasing documentation, supplier quotations, commercial evaluations, purchase orders, and relevant correspondence are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with established processes.
Use relevant purchasing systems, tools, and workflows effectively, troubleshoot routine issues, and support consistent application of procurement processes across assignments.
Work closely with project management, engineering, materials management, expediting, quality, and other relevant functions to coordinate requirements, resolve issues, and support effective project delivery.
Consider quality, reliability, commercial risk, and sustainability-related requirements when evaluating purchasing options, in line with applicable Company policies and project objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, strengthen supplier performance, reduce avoidable costs, and share practical insights that support better procurement outcomes.
Support less experienced colleagues by sharing purchasing knowledge, clarifying procedures, and providing guidance on common procurement activities.