Job Description At Fugro, Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) ensures the business receives the right goods and services from the right suppliers, at the right cost and time, while managing operational, financial, compliance, and supplier risks. The function’s core supply chain areas are Purchasing, Sourcing, Logistics, and Travel. The Project Buyer plans, coordinates, and executes procurement activities and supports end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) execution for assigned projects, mobilizations, client contracts, vessels, and operational campaign. Acting as the primary procurement interface for Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and suppliers, the Project Buyer ensures materials, equipment, and services are sourced and delivered in line with project scope, budget, schedule, technical requirements, and company governance. Combining disciplined purchasing with project-focused planning, the Project Buyer proactively identifies long-lead requirements, commercial and supply risks, supplier dependencies, and delivery constraints to help protect project readiness and customer commitments. Job Responsibilities Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment (QHSSE) as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk. Participate in project kickoff, planning, schedule, and readiness reviews. Develop and maintain a project procurement plan aligned with project milestones and required-on-site dates. Translate approved technical scopes and demand forecasts into sourcing and purchasing actions. Identify long-lead items, critical-path requirements, and procurement constraints early. Review purchase requisitions for completeness, specifications, budget coding, approvals, and delivery requirements. Coordinate requests for quotation or proposal, commercial bid evaluations, clarifications, negotiation, and award recommendations. Create, amend, and administer purchase orders in accordance with delegated authority and procurement procedures. Use approved suppliers and negotiated agreements whenever suitable, while supporting justified new-supplier requirements. Serve as the procurement point of contact for assigned project suppliers. Confirm supplier acknowledgement of scope, price, terms, delivery dates, documentation, and quality requirements. Monitor order status and coordinate expediting with suppliers, Logistics, Operations, and project teams. Escalate delivery, quality, capacity, or commercial issues and coordinate recovery actions. Track committed procurement spend against project budgets and forecasts. Identify and document savings, cost avoidance, and commercial value opportunities. Support compliance with procurement policies, approval requirements, supplier due diligence, contractual terms, and applicable safety and ethical standards. Maintain visibility of procurement risks, including single-source exposure, long lead times, logistics constraints, supplier performance concerns, and provide timely status, exception, risk, and recovery updates. Build effective working relationships with Project Management, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and support project mobilization, execution, demobilization, and closeout activities. Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable sourcing and purchasing records. Leverage available inventory across company locations and business units before initiating external purchases, utilizing intercompany transfers where practical to reduce costs, avoid duplicate purchases, and document savings. Job Requirements Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions. Have a high school diploma or equivalent required. Possess a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, engineering, logistics, operations management, finance, or a related discipline preferred. Have 3 or more years of experience as a Buyer including sourcing, expediting and invoice resolution. Experience in ERP, e-procurement, and supplier-management systems. Supplier performance, expediting, and issue resolution. Cost control, budget tracking, and procurement forecasting. Supply, schedule, logistics, and supplier-risk management. Procurement governance, delegated authority, ethics, and audit readiness. Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and proficiency with reporting tools. undefined Possess strong working knowledge of computers and fluency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, enterprise systems, and emerging AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot used for research, automation, reporting, and process optimization. Advanced knowledge of Windows operating system, including but not limited to Windows 11. Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. What’s in it for you? At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what’s right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability. Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs. We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA’s comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage. How to apply? If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please click on our ‘apply’ button and upload your resume and cover letter. Disclaimer for recruitment agencies: Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated. Fugro USA posting Disclaimer Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5699 or [email protected]. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Fugro is the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and the structures built upon it. Adopting an integrated approach that incorporates acquisition and analysis of Geo-data and related advice, Fugro provides solutions. With expertise in site characterisation and asset integrity, clients are supported in the safe, sustainable and efficient design, construction and operation of their assets throughout the full life cycle. Employing approximately 9000 talented people in 61 countries, Fugro serves clients around the globe, predominantly in the energy and infrastructure industries, both offshore and onshore. In 2020, revenue amounted to EUR 1.4 billion. Fugro is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

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