Senior Buyer

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 Role

The Senior Buyer is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of a wide range of materials and equipment to support Worley’s project and corporate requirements. This is a full-time position based in Calgary, AB.

This role operates at an advanced level and can lead to complex procurement activities across both engineered and non-engineered scopes. Acting as a Lead Buyer or subject matter expert, the incumbent provides technical guidance, drives procurement strategy execution, and ensures alignment with project objectives, commercial outcomes, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

Procurement Execution & Delivery

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities for complex packages, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and award
• Execute procurement for engineered equipment and bulk/materials in line with project specifications and schedules
• Ensure competitive bidding processes and full compliance with Worley procurement policies and governance
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, and contract adherence to mitigate risks

Strategic Procurement & Risk Management

• Support and contribute to the development and implementation of project and corporate procurement strategies
• Identify market conditions, supply constraints, and commercial risks, and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide expert advice on sourcing approaches, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices within the procurement function

Project Integration & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, project controls, construction, contracts, and legal teams
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment of procurement activities with project delivery timelines and budgets
• Engage with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure procurement strategies meet operational and commercial needs

Leadership & Team Guidance

• Act as Lead Buyer on projects or manage procurement workstreams
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior buyers and procurement staff
• Assign tasks, review deliverables, and support capability development within the team

Leadership & Decision Making

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and lead procurement activities independently
• Experience leading project teams and contributing to cross-functional collaboration
• Strong commercial judgment and risk management capability

Communication & Influence

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and present complex information to management and clients
• Skilled in preparing reports, presentations, and commercial recommendations
• May supervise or provide oversight to procurement team members

Qualifications

What you will bring:

Technical and Industry Experience\: 

• University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Typically 7+ years of progressive procurement experience, preferably within EPC/EPCM, energy, mining, or infrastructure sectors
• Demonstrated experience managing complex procurement scopes and high-value contracts
• Experience with both engineered equipment procurement and bulk/material sourcing
• Advanced knowledge of procurement systems, tools, and processes
• Strong understanding of supply market dynamics, sourcing strategies, and commercial contracting

• Ability to troubleshoot procurement challenges and support others in resolving issues

Please note\: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

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.