Senior Buyer (08141)

WorleyParsons is one of the world’s largest engineering and project delivery firms, servicing the global resource, energy and infrastructure markets. WorleyParsons provides engineering, procurement, construction management, program management and consultancy services to clients in the Hydrocarbons, Power, Minerals and Metals and Infrastructure sectors.  We are one of a handful of global companies with the capability and track record to execute large capital projects from conception right through to operation.  We are currently seeking a Senior Buyer. Duties and Responsibilities Project materials management activities in the areas of procurement of materials, engineered equipment and services, as well as other assigned duties, including expediting material and equipment deliveries and receipt verification, invoice processing, report status, etc., for power related projects. Function would involve interfacing with Client/Project Manager/Discipline Leads/Engineers in the preparation and solicitation of bulk material and engineered equipment requisitions, resolution of offer per specification, preparation of bid evaluations and recommendations, negotiation of terms and conditions, award of purchase orders, administration of orders, expediting delivery of completed products, any and all as applicable in administration and support of the project’s procurement needs. Involves extensive phone and email communication.  Includes ensuring procurement activities follow proper corporate purchasing procedures (EMS), industry standards and ethical purchasing conduct.Knowledge and background requirements include strong writing skills, very good phone skills, work habits, and organizational capabilities; high school education with some post secondary school education (business / purchasing / technical degree BA/BS preferred, but AS degree minimum or equivalent experience accepted); 5 to 10 years preferred procurement experience for major construction projects; very good computer skills (Word and Excel; Access a plus); negotiating skills, and power plant (fossil or renewable fuel) and/or air quality control construction project experience. Other purchasing experience acceptable (i.e., industrial) dependent upon duties, magnitude of purchases, and duration of service. Experience with Marian (Intergraph software) procurement application, and/or Oracle financial application, preferred.Click here to apply for this job http://worleyparsons.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/showjob.cgi?job_id=12682&site_id=35 Location: READING, PA 19607 Status: Full Time Job Category: Other Occupation: Other Industry: Metals and Minerals Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Reference Code: 12682