Senior Buyer

Hatch Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Vancouver seeks a Senior Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for engineering and construction projects.

You will source materials and equipment, coordinate with engineering and project controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering on project schedules. The role requires extensive buyer experience in both local and international markets, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a solid technical understanding of materials and fabrication

Qualifications

• 12–18 years+ experience as a Buyer.
• Experience in local and international markets.
• Experience working on large or complex projects.
• High degree of technical aptitude with materials and fabrication processes.
• Understanding of procurement, contracting, pre-operational verification and commissioning methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of materials and equipment for projects, including local and international purchasing.
• Develop and implement project-specific purchasing strategies and documentation.
• Mentor buyers and procurement team members.
• Support supplier prequalification and bidder selection processes.
• Prepare RFQs, bid documents, purchase orders and contractual documentation.
• Manage tendering processes, bid evaluations, negotiations and PO issuance.
• Ensure compliance with project, corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with quality and logistics teams to ensure inspections and deliveries.

Skills

Buyer experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

ISO knowledge

Tools

SmartPlant system

Job description

Senior Buyer

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our team in Vancouver for upcoming projects. In this role you will be responsible for the end-to-end procurement of materials and equipment in support of engineering and construction projects, from project initiation through purchase order close-out. This role manages the sourcing, bidding, award, administration, and delivery of tagged, bulk, and engineered materials, while ensuring compliance with project requirements, company procedures, and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement of materials and equipment for assigned projects, including local and international purchasing activities.
• Develop and implement project-specific purchasing strategies, procedures, templates, and documentation in collaboration with the Project Procurement Manager.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to buyers and procurement team members.
• Support supplier prequalification and bidder selection processes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, quality, logistics, and other project stakeholders to prepare and execute procurement packages.
• Prepare, issue, and administer RFQs, bid documents, addenda, purchase orders, and contractual documentation.
• Manage the complete tendering process, including bidder communications, bid evaluations, commercial negotiations, award recommendations, and purchase order issuance.
• Ensure procurement activities are conducted with integrity and in accordance with project, corporate, and regulatory requirements.
• Administer purchase orders, including change management, revisions, claims, back charges, and close-out activities.
• Support progress payment reviews and approvals in coordination with project and accounting teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and expedite equipment, materials, vendor documentation, and deliverables to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with quality and logistics teams to ensure inspections, non-conformance resolutions, shipping documentation, customs requirements, and deliveries are completed in accordance with purchase order terms and Incoterms.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting data, providing regular status updates to project teams and clients.
• Interface with suppliers, clients, and internal stakeholders to proactively resolve procurement, expediting, and delivery issues.
• Ensure all purchase orders are properly closed and documented in accordance with project and company requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated 12-18 years+ experience as a Buyer
• Experience as a Buyer in local and international markets
• Experience working on large or complex projects
• High degree of technical aptitude and familiarity with various materials, fabrication processes and supply items
• Ability to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives and strong deliverable focus
• Strong technical focus with a good understanding of engineering concepts
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting, pre-operational verification and commissioning methodologies
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• A strong focus toward clients
• Working knowledge of SmartPlant system (or similar) is advantageous.
• Know and comply with all regulations and legislative requirements
• Excellent understanding of project execution, especially materials management and scheduling.

Salary range: $102,000 to $136,000

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.