What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer position at WorleyParsons?
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.
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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
As a Senior Buyer at Worley, you will play a critical role in supporting our mission to deliver sustainable change. This position is integral to ensuring the successful procurement of materials and equipment, enabling the execution of complex projects that drive innovation and sustainability in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Procurement Strategy Development : Lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for corporate and project-specific scopes, ensuring alignment with Worley's goals and sustainability targets.
- Complex Purchasing Management : Execute the procurement of engineered and non-engineered materials and equipment for high-value and technically complex projects, ensuring competitive pricing and quality.
- Supplier Relationship Management : Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to mitigate risks, identify opportunities for innovation, and enhance supply chain resilience.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration : Lead functional project teams, providing guidance to procurement staff and collaborating across disciplines to achieve project objectives.
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation : Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Compliance and Best Practices : Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry standards, and ethical practices, while promoting continuous improvement in processes and tools. Cross-Functional Communication : Effectively communicate procurement plans, strategies, and results to stakeholders, management, and project teams.
Qualifications / Skill Set
Moving forward together
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 law.
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.
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.
