Buyer II

Worley•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals, and resources experts headquartered in Australia. It partners with customers to deliver projects and create value across the asset lifecycle, providing consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, operations, and decommissioning services. The company uses its experience and AI-enabled delivery to help customers address complexity and transition to more sustainable solutions. The Buyer II purchases materials, equipment, and services competitively in line with project specifications, business requirements, and established procurement practices. The role identifies and evaluates suppliers, manages purchasing assignments from supplier identification through commercial evaluation and order placement, and uses independent judgment to address challenges and recommend solutions. The Buyer coordinates with project stakeholders to support schedules and project objectives, maintains accurate procurement records, applies purchasing systems and procedures, and considers quality, reliability, commercial risk, and sustainability-related requirements. The role also contributes to continuous improvement and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues where appropriate. The successful candidate brings a strong foundation in purchasing or procurement, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail. They work independently while collaborating across functions, communicate findings and risks clearly, and take a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to procurement challenges. Worley describes a values-inspired culture focused on belonging, connection, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and supporting workforce reskilling for low-carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

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 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.
Understanding of supplier evaluation, commercial risk, delivery requirements, and factors influencing effective procurement decisions.
Solid understanding of purchasing principles, sourcing practices, quotation management, commercial evaluation, and purchase order administration.
Ability to assess pricing, payment terms, delivery commitments, contractual conditions, and other commercial considerations.
Ability to identify dependable suppliers, assess their suitability, maintain productive working relationships, and address performance or delivery concerns.
Ability to review information, compare alternatives, recognize inconsistencies, assess risks, and make well-reasoned recommendations.
Strong working knowledge of procurement systems, business applications, and relevant tools, including the ability to maintain accurate data and troubleshoot routine issues.
Ability to organize workload, manage competing demands, monitor purchasing progress, and adapt to changing project priorities.
Disciplined approach to documentation, accuracy, procedural compliance, and internal controls.
Ability to recognize inefficiencies, suggest improvements, and apply lessons learned.
Ability to manage assignments with minimal day-to-day supervision, take ownership of deliverables, and seek technical guidance for unfamiliar or exceptional challenges.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate purchasing requirements, commercial findings, recommendations, and risks.
Collaborative, adaptable, organized, detail-oriented, and supportive approach to working with colleagues and sharing knowledge.

Responsibilities

Execute purchasing activities for engineered and non-engineered materials, equipment, and services in accordance with project requirements, approved procedures, and company policies.
Research supply markets, identify potential suppliers, solicit quotations, and assess supplier capability, reliability, competitiveness, and ability to meet project requirements.
Review and compare supplier quotations, evaluate pricing and commercial terms, identify risks, and recommend purchasing decisions that balance cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
Coordinate purchasing priorities with project teams and stakeholders to support material availability and alignment with project schedules.
Interpret purchase requisitions, specifications, scopes of supply, and related documents to confirm purchasing activities reflect project requirements.
Maintain professional supplier relationships, clarify commercial and delivery requirements, follow up on quotations and commitments, and address purchasing issues.
Identify procurement discrepancies, delivery concerns, supply constraints, and other issues; evaluate options, recommend solutions, and escalate significant risks when appropriate.
Maintain complete and accurate purchasing documentation, supplier quotations, commercial evaluations, purchase orders, and correspondence in accordance with established processes.
Use purchasing systems, tools, and workflows effectively; troubleshoot routine issues and support consistent application of procurement processes.
Collaborate with project management, engineering, materials management, expediting, quality, and other functions to coordinate requirements and support project delivery.
Consider quality, reliability, commercial risk, and sustainability-related requirements when evaluating purchasing options, in accordance with company policies and project objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, supplier performance, and cost outcomes, and share practical insights.
Share purchasing knowledge, clarify procedures, and guide less experienced colleagues on common procurement activities where appropriate.