Graduate Procurement

Worley, a global engineering, procurement and construction company with roots in Australia, is looking for a Graduate Procurement in Abu Dhabi. This full-time, on-site role sits within Worley’s project-focused supply chain management team and offers a path for someone with an engineering background who wants to start a procurement career. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, detail oriented work, and the chance to contribute to large-scale energy projects in the region.

The position is designed for early-career professionals and is paired with close supervision by the Procurement Manager or a senior supply management professional. You’ll support the day-to-day procurement and subcontract activities, helping to ensure third-party services, materials and equipment are provided on time. Expect to engage with multiple departments to source suppliers, solicit quotes and bids, negotiate orders, and track delivery schedules, while also handling the documentation that underpins supplier invoices and purchase orders. In practice, you’ll also distribute technical supplier information to the right stakeholders and coordinate with Quality, Logistics and Materials Management teams to keep operations moving smoothly.

Worley describes its culture as values-driven and inclusive, with a focus on delivering sustainable change. The company highlights reskilling, transferable skills and a commitment to moving toward low-carbon energy solutions. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with diverse teams and help customers meet their project goals, this could be a strong match.

Day-to-day in the procurement flow

On a typical day you’ll work within approved purchasing policies and the authority limits assigned to you, aligning with the Procurement Manager and other senior staff as needed. You’ll collaborate with Corporate and Project Procurement teams to ensure services, materials and equipment are arranged and delivered on schedule. You’ll also help identify potential suppliers, issue requests for quotations or bids, participate in negotiations, place orders and monitor deliveries to keep projects on track.

Your responsibilities extend to ensuring all supplier documentation, including insurance guarantees, is collected and kept securely, and that technical documents such as calculations, drawings and manuals are received and shared with the right stakeholders. You’ll liaise with Quality, Logistics and Materials Management teams at supplier, customer and contractor sites to support timely deliveries, and you’ll assist in processing the paperwork required to approve supplier invoices in line with purchase-order requirements.

Overall, you’ll balance compliance with policy, timely delivery and clear communication across multidisciplinary teams, contributing to the smooth flow of goods and services that underpin project milestones.

What you need to bring to the table

The posting identifies a clear set of essentials that you should demonstrate in your background and approach. Below are the must-haves, reworded for clarity, followed by a note on additional qualifications that would be nice to have.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Up to two years of experience in the relevant discipline within the same or a similar industry
• A proactive communicator who works well with others and keeps a clear eye on goals and details
• A strong customer focus, aimed at meeting the needs of Worley and its clients
• Flexibility to adapt to changing tasks and environments while supporting teammates through change
• Demonstrated integrity and the ability to earn trust and keep commitments
• The habit of identifying issues and opportunities, making timely decisions, and proposing practical solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with comfort presenting when required
• An initiative-driven mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement
• The ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity
• Effective time management, prioritisation and consistent productivity across competing demands
• Comfort working in both small and large multidisciplinary teams and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Compensation and on-site realities

The role is described as full-time and on-site in Abu Dhabi, with Worley functioning as the employer. It’s listed as an employee position and an individual contributor role within the project team. Beyond that, the posting shares background information about Worley’s global focus on energy and resources and its commitment to reskilling and supporting a shift toward low-carbon solutions, but it does not publish salary details or a breakdown of benefits in this listing.

Tips to stand out when applying

Lead with your engineering degree and any relevant procurement exposure. In your resume, place the Bachelor’s in Engineering and any related internships or projects near the top so reviewers see the core fit quickly, since the role calls for an engineering background plus up to two years of related experience.

When you describe your must-have skills, back them with concrete examples. Use stories that show proactive communication, collaboration across teams, meeting customer needs, handling changes smoothly, and your ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines. If you can quantify outcomes (for example, reduced lead times or improved supplier documentation turnaround), include them.

Prepare for interviews by drawing on the specifics of Worley’s procurement responsibilities here: supplier identification, obtaining quotations, negotiating orders, expediting deliveries, and distributing technical documents to stakeholders. Be ready to discuss how you would work with Quality, Logistics and Materials Management to support timely deliveries and how you handle supplier invoice approvals against purchase orders.

Have a smart question ready to show you’ve thought about the role in Worley’s context. For example, ask about the typical scope of supplier management in Abu Dhabi projects, or which procurement tools and systems the team relies on to track bids, approvals and deliveries, and how growth in low-carbon energy projects might change supplier relationships over time.

How to apply

If you’re ready to pursue this Graduate Procurement opportunity, reference ABU02FF in your application. Use the Apply option on this page to submit your details for consideration.