Senior Buyer

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Senior Buyer is responsible for procuring a diverse range of materials and equipment on a competitive basis to meet the requirements of projects and company operations. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring supply chain efficiency, mitigating procurement risks, and supporting Worley's ambition to drive sustainable transformation. The Senior Buyer acts as a lead procurement professional, leveraging technical expertise to navigate complex purchasing projects, which may include both engineered and non-engineered items.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project and corporate objectives, ensuring compliance with Worley's sustainability goals.
• Lead procurement activities for complex purchasing projects, working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams to deliver optimal supply chain solutions.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term relationships that support business and sustainability objectives.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks by assessing market conditions, supply chain trends, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment while maintaining quality, budget, and delivery requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to procurement teams, enhancing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the organization.
• Maintain strong communication with project teams, suppliers, and leadership to ensure alignment on procurement priorities and objectives.
• Utilize procurement systems, processes, and tools effectively, troubleshooting issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiencies and contribute to sustainability-related projects.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical procurement standards.

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• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field, such as supply chain management, business administration, or engineering.
• Relevant Experience: Extensive experience in procurement, with advanced expertise in purchasing complex materials and equipment in the energy, chemicals, or resources industries.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven ability to lead project teams, mentor junior staff, and manage procurement operations independently.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong skills in developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with organizational goals and sustainability initiatives.
• Risk Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks effectively.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced understanding of procurement systems, processes, and tools, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize their use.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional skills in preparing and delivering proposals, reports, and presentations, with the ability to inform and persuade stakeholders at all levels.
• Adaptability and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across diverse teams, disciplines, and geographies.
• Physical Requirements: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Feeling, Repetitive Motions

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Additional Information:

• This position is in California.
• Salary Range $102,000-$150,000
• Benefits: eligible for PTO, 401k, medical, vision, dental, etc.
• San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy