Buyer

About the Company and Role

Join Hatch, a globally recognized organization with over 70 years of expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Our dedicated team of 10,000 professionals across 150 countries passionately strives for positive transformation and sustainability through innovative, safe, and effective solutions. As part of our Project Delivery Group (PDG), you will contribute to delivering world-class projects by leveraging cutting-edge methodologies and governance in engineering and construction management.

Role Overview

The Buyer plays a crucial role throughout the project lifecycle, from the initiation phase to the close-out of all purchasing packages. This position focuses on acquiring materials and equipment necessary to support engineering and construction management activities. The Buyer manages procurement of tagged, bulk, and engineered materials, handling the formation, awarding, administration, and closure of purchase orders in compliance with project requirements and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and apply purchasing procedures, templates, and documentation tailored to project needs.
• Coordinate preparation and approval of bidder lists.
• Collaborate with Package Engineers and other project teams to verify and align technical and commercial bid documents.
• Prepare bid documentation, provide guidance on contractual terms, and invite qualified bidders to participate.
• Oversee the bidding process, addressing technical queries and issuing addenda as needed.
• Engage with clients to negotiate and establish project-appropriate general terms and conditions.
• Facilitate purchase order kickoff meetings and transition responsibilities to expediting teams.
• Manage contractual change notices, purchase order revisions, claims, and back charges adhering to terms and conditions.
• Support payment approval processes by validating progress payments in coordination with Accounting.
• Administer bonds and guarantees related to procurement activities.
• Ensure purchase orders are properly closed as per project-specific policies.
• Execute purchase order awards and administration compliant with corporate, tax, customs, and import regulations.

Experience Required

• A solid background with 5 to 10 years of experience within an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) project environment.

Why Work with Us?

• Collaborate with talented individuals to make meaningful contributions.
• Engage in innovative and challenging projects that inspire creativity.
• Be part of a top-tier employer fostering professional growth and stability.

Benefits and Work Culture

• Flexible working environment to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for long-term career advancement within a global company.
• Global reach combined with local impact in areas we serve.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and inclusiveness and encourage applications even if all criteria are not fully met. Our workforce reflects the diverse communities we operate in, and hiring decisions are made without discrimination against age, race, national origin, gender identity, disability, or other protected statuses. Accommodation requests are welcomed in accordance with local laws.