Senior Field Buyer

Worley Group, Inc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health insurance (medical){

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Worley Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Buyer to lead procurement for engineered equipment, bulk materials, and project services across dynamic construction environments in the United States.

You will influence procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery to support project objectives. You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Expediting, and Logistics teams to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and maintain schedule certainty

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience procuring engineered equipment, bulk materials, and project services.
• Proven ability to lead complex purchasing activities within EPC/industrial environments.
• Strong supplier management, risk assessment, and contract negotiation skills.
• Experience aligning procurement strategy with project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of engineered equipment, bulk materials, construction materials, and project services.
• Lead complex purchasing activities aligning with project schedules and requirements.
• Develop and implement project procurement strategies.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contract requirements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery progress, and project milestones to ensure execution success.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Project procurement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing tools

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.

Senior Field Buyer

Play an integral role in delivering successful projects by ensuring critical equipment, materials, and services are sourced, procured, and delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. As a Senior Field Buyer, you will serve as a key procurement leader supporting project execution in dynamic construction and industrial environments where timely supply chain performance directly impacts project outcomes.

This role combines procurement expertise, commercial acumen, supplier management, and field execution support to help drive successful project delivery. You will influence procurement strategy, lead complex purchasing activities, and collaborate with project teams, suppliers, construction leadership, and stakeholders to ensure equipment and materials are available when and where they are needed. Through strong supplier relationships and proactive risk management, you will contribute to schedule certainty, cost optimization, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the role

The Senior Field Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of engineered equipment, bulk materials, construction materials, and project services required to support project execution. Acting as a senior procurement professional and subject matter expert, you will lead complex purchasing activities while supporting procurement strategy development, supplier selection, contract administration, and supply chain risk management.

You will work closely with Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Expediting, Logistics, Suppliers, and Project Management teams to ensure procurement activities align with project objectives, commercial requirements, and delivery schedules. In addition to managing complex purchasing assignments, you may provide leadership and guidance to procurement personnel while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across project and corporate procurement functions.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the procurement of a diverse range of engineered and non-engineered equipment, materials, and project-related services.


• Leading complex purchasing activities that support project execution, operational requirements, and business objectives.


• Supporting the development and implementation of project procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.


• Identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.


• Evaluating supplier capabilities, market conditions, and sourcing opportunities to optimize procurement outcomes.


• Preparing and issuing requests for quotation (RFQs), bid packages, and commercial inquiries.


• Conducting commercial evaluations, bid analyses, and supplier assessments to support procurement recommendations and award decisions.


• Negotiating pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms, and contractual requirements with suppliers and service providers.


• Monitoring supplier performance, manufacturing progress, and delivery commitments to ensure execution requirements are achieved.


• Working closely with expediting, logistics, quality, and project teams to support timely delivery of materials and equipment.


• Resolving supplier performance issues, commercial concerns, and delivery challenges in a proactive and professional manner.


• Maintaining accurate procurement records, purchase orders, supplier documentation, and reporting metrics.


• Supporting project teams in managing procurement commitments, cost performance, and schedule requirements.


• Participating in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing initiatives.


• Leading procurement-related meetings and coordinating with stakeholders regarding procurement status, risks, and opportunities.


• Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to procurement personnel and project buyers as required.


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance procurement performance, supply chain efficiency, and execution certainty.


• Ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies, customer requirements, ethical standards, and regulatory obligations.

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What you'll bring to the role

You bring a strong combination of procurement leadership, commercial expertise, supply chain knowledge, and project delivery experience gained through supporting complex industrial, engineering, construction, or manufacturing environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.


• Typically 7+ years of progressively responsible procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or commercial experience.


• Demonstrated experience procuring engineered equipment, bulk materials, fabricated components, construction materials, and project services.


• Proven success managing complex purchasing assignments within EPC, EPCM, industrial, energy, chemicals, resources, infrastructure, manufacturing, or construction environments.


• Strong understanding of procurement planning, sourcing strategies, supplier management, commercial evaluations, and purchasing processes.


• Experience supporting project procurement strategy development and execution.


• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and manage supply chain risks that impact project delivery.


• Strong commercial and negotiating skills with experience managing supplier relationships and contract terms.


• Knowledge of procurement systems, purchasing tools, supplier management platforms, and materials management processes.


• Experience coordinating with project teams, engineering groups, construction organizations, suppliers, and logistics providers.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex procurement challenges.


• Ability to lead procurement initiatives, project teams, and cross-functional collaborations.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build strong working relationships.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, procurement packages, and delivery schedules simultaneously.


• Advanced understanding of procurement systems, supply chain processes, corporate governance requirements, and industry best practices.


• Commitment to operational excellence, ethical procurement practices, continuous improvement, and customer success.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Apply today

If you are a procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced project environments and enjoys building supplier relationships, solving complex supply chain challenges, and supporting successful project delivery, we encourage you to apply. Join Worley and help secure the equipment, materials, and services that enable some of the world's most important energy, chemicals, resources, and infrastructure projects.

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.

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