Buyer II - Capital Projects

Job Description - Buyer II - Capital Projects (PLA
008N)

Buyer II - Capital Projects - PLA
008N

Company :
Worley

Purchasing

Full-time

Employment Type

:
Employee

Jan 16, 2026

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data‑centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purchases materials and equipment on a competitive basis as required by client capital project needs. The Buyer II – Capital Projects is fully qualified to handle all but the most complex purchasing activities including contract negotiation and ensuring contract compliance to support project execution.

This role is based onsite in Plaquemine, Louisiana in a chemical manufacturing environment.

• Purchases equipment, supplies, spare parts, and services to support construction of new facilities.
• Sources goods and services.
• Analyzes market trends and applies this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Expedites orders and provides regular status updates to the construction team.
• Negotiates pricing and other commercial items in order to drive cost savings and overall value.
• Negotiates contracts and/or purchase agreements for raw materials, spare parts, supplies, services and equipment for new projects under the direction of management.
• Communicates with construction team to fill their day‑to‑day purchasing needs.
• Ensures contract compliance.
• Tracks project progress in relation to contract terms.
• Applies contractual measures to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Negotiates change orders as needed.
• Audits purchase orders and requisitions for clear, correct and specific information.
• Compiles, stores and retrieves purchasing records.
• Builds and manages vendor relationships.
• Participates in meetings as necessary.
• Supports strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Ensures that correct contracts are in place with vendors.

Performs other duties as required.

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Five years of experience in capital project procurement (strongly preferred)
• Microsoft Office applications required.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and organized; can handle numerous tasks simultaneously without losing focus; ability to properly prioritize work.
• Detail‑minded and delivers quality work products.
• High commitment to work processes, procedures, and systems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to work in an office environment which may include long periods of sitting.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, climb, and perform long periods of standing and walking on cement foundations.
• Occasionally required to stoop and kneel.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs.
• Use of PPE required in specific areas.
• Chemical Manufacturing site, in the presence of chemicals.
• Works in a professional office and manufacturing environment.
• Fields calls during nights and weekends in the event of emergencies, with potential call out if needed.

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.

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