Senior Procurement Contract Specialist

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose of the Role
As a Senior Procurement Contract Specialist at Worley, you will play a key role in supporting our purpose of delivering a more sustainable world. You will provide procurement and contract administration expertise across critical energy, chemicals, and resources projects that span the transition to low-carbon solutions while maintaining the reliability of essential services. With a deep understanding of supplier management and contract negotiations, you will help drive project success through reliable service delivery and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and administration of consultant, specialty, and construction service subcontracts to support engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project execution.

• Identify and select reliable contractors to meet project and client requirements, aligned with Worley's commitment to safety, sustainability, and performance.

• Prepare and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions to ensure clarity, compliance, and successful delivery of services.

• Administer contract documentation and ensure full execution and compliance with all project and corporate requirements.

• Collaborate with project managers, technical teams, and client representatives to align procurement activities with scope, schedule, and sustainability objectives.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, including cost, schedule, safety, and quality compliance, and manage change orders and dispute resolution as needed.

• Provide timely approvals, documentation, and support for contractor invoice processing to maintain seamless service delivery.

• Serve as a senior advisor to internal stakeholders, providing guidance and leadership on procurement strategy, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

• Foster positive working relationships with subcontractors and vendors, ensuring effective communication and performance feedback.

• Stay current with industry best practices, tools, and systems, contributing to continuous improvement in procurement and contracting processes.

Qualifications / Skill Set

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• Demonstrated success in procurement and contract administration within engineering, environmental, or construction project environments.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus across internal and external stakeholders.

• In-depth understanding of subcontract terms, commercial compliance, and risk management principles.

• Experience leading project procurement efforts and managing subcontractor relationships through the full lifecycle of a project.

• Proficient in procurement systems, document management tools, and reporting platforms.

• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and ethical business practices.

• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and deliver results with minimal oversight.

• Willingness to travel to supplier or project locations, as required, to support project execution.

• High level of integrity and professionalism, aligning with Worley's values and promise to be the straight-talking partner the industry needs for sustainable transformation.

Moving forward together

We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.