Senior Buyer & Procurement Lead for Complex Projects

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Buyer/Payables to lead complex purchasing for engineered and non-engineered materials and equipment in Houston. You will partner with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with project objectives and Worley standards.

The role requires advanced procurement knowledge, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to guide others across procurement functions on strategy, sourcing, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant procurement experience in energy, chemicals, EPC, or industrial sectors.
• Experience purchasing materials and equipment for complex projects.
• Ability to interpret technical specs and translate into procurement actions.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience mentoring procurement professionals (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for complex project and company requirements, including engineered and non-engineered materials and equipment.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support project objectives, commercial requirements, schedule commitments, and supply chain priorities.
• Review project requirements and identify appropriate purchasing approaches based on scope, specifications, schedule, cost, supplier capability, and market conditions.
• Manage the complete purchasing process, including sourcing, bid preparation, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, negotiations, purchase order placement, and follow-up through delivery.
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify and address potential supply, cost, quality, schedule, and commercial risks.
• Provide procurement and supply market insight to project teams and leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Lead or support supplier evaluations, competitive bidding activities, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection.
• Review supplier quotations and commercial information, ensuring purchasing decisions are aligned with project requirements and procurement strategy.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Controls, Contracts, Construction, Quality, Expediting, Logistics, and other functions to resolve procurement issues and maintain project progress.
• Monitor purchasing activities and supplier commitments, escalating risks and developing practical solutions when requirements, schedules, or commercial conditions change.
• Lead functional project teams or complex procurement assignments and provide direction to other Buyers and procurement team members as needed.
• Serve as a senior advisor and technical resource, sharing procurement knowledge and helping others resolve complex purchasing issues.
• Support the identification and implementation of process improvements that strengthen procurement performance, efficiency, compliance, and stakeholder experience.
• Prepare and deliver procurement proposals, presentations, reports, and other communications for project teams, management, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure activities comply with applicable Worley policies, procedures, processes, and project requirements.
• Use procurement systems, processes, and tools effectively and provide support or troubleshooting assistance to other team members when required.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier evaluation

Negotiations

Project procurement

Stakeholder management

Supply chain risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Bid management tools

Job description

Worley is seeking a Senior Buyer/Payables to lead complex purchasing for engineered and non-engineered materials and equipment in Houston. You will partner with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with project objectives and Worley standards.

The role requires advanced procurement knowledge, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to guide others across procurement functions on strategy, sourcing, and negotiations.