Buyer I

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

You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and selecting reliable suppliers of materials, equipment and services to support project execution. Through effective sourcing, purchasing and supplier coordination, you will help ensure that project requirements are met in terms of cost, quality, delivery and compliance.

Working under the guidance of the Procurement Manager or senior Supply Management personnel, you will execute assigned procurement activities in accordance with established processes, procedures and project requirements. You will prepare and administer purchase orders, monitor supplier performance, manage commercial and delivery commitments, and provide the necessary approvals and supporting documentation for invoice payments.

As an intermediate-level procurement professional, you will progressively take ownership of assigned activities, exercise sound commercial judgement within established authority levels and contribute to the effective delivery of procurement objectives.

Core Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Supplier identification and sourcing: Identify, research and engage potential suppliers to establish reliable sources of supply for project materials, equipment and services. Support supplier evaluations and selection processes to ensure suppliers meet technical, commercial, quality and delivery requirements.
• Procurement execution: Manage assigned purchasing activities from the initial request through to purchase order placement, ensuring all procurement actions follow approved procedures, project specifications and delegated authority requirements.
• Purchase order preparation: Prepare accurate and complete purchase orders, ensuring that pricing, specifications, quantities, commercial terms, delivery requirements and supporting documentation are clearly defined and aligned with project expectations.
• Commercial and cost control: Monitor supplier pricing, evaluate quotations and support commercial negotiations within the scope of delegated responsibilities. Identify opportunities to achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Supplier relationship management: Develop effective working relationships with suppliers, project stakeholders and internal customers. Maintain regular communication to resolve routine procurement issues, clarify requirements and support positive supplier performance.
• Delivery and expediting coordination: Monitor purchase order progress and supplier commitments to help ensure materials and equipment are delivered in accordance with agreed project schedules. Proactively identify potential delivery delays and escalate risks to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure that purchased materials, equipment and services meet specified quality standards, technical requirements and applicable procurement procedures. Work with relevant project and quality teams to address discrepancies and support corrective actions.
• Invoice verification and payment support: Review supplier invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed commercial terms. Provide the required approvals and supporting documentation to facilitate accurate and timely invoice processing.
• Procurement documentation and reporting: Maintain accurate procurement records, purchase order information, supplier correspondence and supporting documentation. Provide updates on assigned procurement activities, supplier performance and delivery status as required.
• Issue resolution and risk management: Identify routine procurement challenges, assess available options and recommend practical solutions. Escalate complex commercial, technical, quality or delivery matters to the Procurement Manager or relevant senior personnel.
• Continuous improvement: Apply established procurement processes, systems and tools effectively, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and service delivery.
• Team collaboration and support: Work collaboratively with project teams, Supply Management colleagues and other internal stakeholders. Where appropriate, provide guidance to junior team members and support the coordination and review of assigned activities.

What you’ll bring to the role

You will bring a combination of procurement knowledge, commercial awareness, organizational skills and a collaborative approach to delivering results in a project-focused environment.

Qualifications and experience

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Typically, 3+ years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing or supply chain management.
• Experience supporting procurement activities within a project-driven, engineering, construction, energy, chemicals or resources environment will be advantageous.
• Practical experience preparing and administering purchase orders, evaluating supplier quotations and coordinating the procurement of materials, equipment or services.
• An understanding of supplier selection, commercial terms, purchasing processes, delivery coordination and invoice verification.
• Experience working with procurement systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms and relevant supply chain tools.

Technical and commercial capabilities

• Procurement and sourcing knowledge: An understanding of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, supplier evaluation processes and purchasing best practices. You will be able to apply established procedures and guidelines to complete assigned procurement activities effectively.
• Commercial awareness: The ability to review supplier quotations, understand pricing structures, interpret basic commercial terms and identify potential cost efficiencies. You will demonstrate sound judgement when assessing supplier offers and escalating commercial risks.
• Purchase order management: Confidence preparing, reviewing and administering purchase orders, ensuring that all relevant commercial, technical and delivery information is accurate and complete.
• Supplier coordination: The ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, follow up on commitments, monitor order progress and build productive working relationships that support project delivery.
• Delivery and schedule awareness: An understanding of the importance of procurement lead times, supplier commitments and material availability. You will be proactive in monitoring progress and identifying potential impacts to project schedules.
• Quality and compliance awareness: The ability to recognize the importance of technical specifications, quality requirements, procurement controls and established business procedures when sourcing and purchasing goods and services.
• Systems and technology: An intermediate understanding of procurement systems, processes and tools relevant to the discipline. You will be comfortable navigating digital systems, maintaining accurate records and using available information to support procurement decisions.

Professional and interpersonal skills

• Communication and influencing: You will communicate ideas, requirements and procurement information clearly and confidently, adapting your approach to different audiences. You will demonstrate the ability to influence supplier and stakeholder outcomes through constructive discussion and well-reasoned recommendations.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving: You will assess information, identify discrepancies, evaluate practical alternatives and recommend appropriate solutions