Manager, Project Procurement

Worley Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc in Houston is seeking a Manager, Project Procurement to lead procurement activities for complex projects, ensuring materials, equipment and services meet scope, budget, quality and schedules.

You will guide procurement teams, coordinate with engineering, project management and suppliers, and apply commercial judgement to resolve challenges while advancing sustainable, safe delivery across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading project procurement activities.
• Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies and plans.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, project management, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and technical judgement to resolve procurement challenges.
• Ability to review deliverables and support team development.
• Experience ensuring procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project procurement activities to align with scope, budget, quality, and schedules.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies, plans, procedures and priorities.
• Provide technical guidance to procurement personnel and mentor the team.
• Partner with engineering, project management, construction, contracts, logistics and other stakeholders.
• Oversee supplier performance and delivery commitments while mitigating risks.
• Resolve complex procurement issues using sound business judgment.
• Prepare, review and communicate procurement reports, forecasts, schedules and risks to leadership.
• Apply advanced knowledge of procurement systems, processes and controls to improve efficiency.

Job description

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose of the role

Play an integral role in leading and delivering project procurement activities that support the successful execution of complex projects. As Manager, Project Procurement, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the procurement lifecycle while ensuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services are delivered in alignment with project requirements, commercial objectives, budgets, quality expectations, and schedules.

You will be responsible for leading procurement teams, coordinating closely with engineering, project management, suppliers, and other key stakeholders, and applying sound commercial and technical judgment to resolve complex procurement challenges. You will help strengthen procurement capability, improve project outcomes, and support Worley's commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our customers.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing project procurement activities to ensure materials, equipment, supplies, and services are delivered in alignment with project scope, budget, quality requirements, and schedules.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, plans, procedures, and priorities that support project objectives and broader business goals.
• Leading, coordinating, and providing technical guidance to procurement personnel, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting team development.
• Partnering with engineering, project management, construction, contracts, logistics, expediting, quality, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with project requirements.
• Overseeing supplier performance, engineering documentation, procurement progress, manufacturing schedules, and delivery commitments while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Resolving complex technical, commercial, quality, schedule, and supplier-related issues using sound business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Preparing, reviewing, and communicating procurement reports, forecasts, schedules, performance metrics, risks, and project status updates to project leadership and key stakeholders.
• Applying advanced knowledge of procurement systems, processes, tools, and controls to improve efficiency, strengthen project performance, and support continuous improvement.
• Serving as a procurement subject matter expert by providing technical consultation, guidance, and effective solutions to project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with Worley policies, project procedures, contractual requirements, ethical standards, and applicable regulations while supporting a strong safety culture.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Leading and managing project procurement activities to ensure materials, equipment, supplies, and services are delivered in alignment with project scope, budget, quality requirements, and schedules.
• Developing and executing procurement strategies, plans, procedures, and priorities that support project objectives and broader business goals.
• Leading, coordinating, and providing technical guidance to procurement personnel, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting team development.
• Partnering with engineering, project management, construction, contracts, logistics, expediting, quality, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with project requirements.
• Overseeing supplier performance, engineering documentation, procurement progress, manufacturing schedules, and delivery commitments while identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Resolving complex technical, commercial, quality, schedule, and supplier-related issues using sound business judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Preparing, reviewing, and communicating procurement reports, forecasts, schedules, performance metrics, risks, and project status updates to project leadership and key stakeholders.
• Applying advanced knowledge of procurement systems, processes, tools, and controls to improve efficiency, strengthen project performance, and support continuous improvement.
• Serving as a procurement subject matter expert by providing technical consultation, guidance, and effective solutions to project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring procurement activities comply with Worley policies, project procedures, contractual requirements, ethical standards, and applicable regulations while supporting a strong safety culture.

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.