Job Description

Brunel has partnered with Hatch to support the hiring of a Senior Buyer to join their team. Hatch is a globally recognized engineering, project delivery, and professional services firm committed to pursuing a better world through positive change. With over 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch delivers innovative and sustainable solutions worldwide.

About the Role

The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring the timely procurement and delivery of project materials and equipment, working closely with engineering and procurement teams across the full project lifecycle—from planning and initiation through to close-out.

This is an on-site position, requiring presence in the office 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for project materials and equipment, ensuring alignment with project schedule, cost, and quality objectives
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including purchase order formation, award, administration, and close-out (local and international)
• Develop and implement procurement strategies, procedures, and documentation under the guidance of the Project Procurement Manager
• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior buyers
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment in bid documentation
• Lead the tendering process, including:
  • Bidder prequalification and selection
  • Preparation and issuance of bid packages
  • Managing bidder queries and addenda
  • Chairing bid meetings and openings
  • Conducting bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Ensure integrity and compliance throughout the procurement and contracting process
• Facilitate purchase order kick-off meetings and manage vendor performance
• Oversee contract changes, claims, and payment validation processes
• Coordinate with quality, logistics, and expediting teams to ensure timely delivery aligned with Incoterms and project schedules
• Support post-award activities including expediting vendor documentation, inspections, and delivery tracking
• Maintain accurate reporting and ensure compliance with applicable legislation (taxation, customs, import/export)

Requirements

• Relevant technical or trade qualification
• 12–18+ years of experience in procurement/buying roles
• Proven experience in local and international procurement environments
• Experience working on large or complex engineering/construction projects
• Strong technical aptitude with knowledge of materials, fabrication processes, and supply chains
• Solid understanding of procurement, contracting, and project execution methodologies
• Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 9000, ISO 19011)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong client-focused mindset and ability to deliver against schedule and cost targets
• Experience with systems such as SmartPlant (or similar) is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $54 – $87 per hour
• Competitive total rewards package including performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and location, aligned with internal equity and market benchmarks

Why Join Hatch?

• Work with high-performing, collaborative teams making a real impact
• Be part of innovative, global projects across industries
• Flexible work environment and strong focus on work-life balance
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• “Think globally, work locally” environment