Senior Buyer – EPCM (Contract)

Brunel•Calgary, AB

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Brunel has partnered with Hatch, a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm with over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure. Hatch is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide. This role is for a Senior Buyer within Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic and globally integrated team focused on world-class projects, sustainable studies, asset development, and operations. The Senior Buyer is crucial for ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of project materials and equipment, collaborating with engineering and procurement teams throughout the entire project lifecycle. This is a 12-month hourly contract position requiring onsite presence 5 days per week.

Requirements

Relevant technical or trade qualification
12–18+ 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

Nice To Haves

Experience with systems such as SmartPlant (or similar) is an asset

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
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
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
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