Supply Chain Manager

Wood is currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Brisbane team

The Role

Responsible for the leadership and management of a deployed supply chain project team providing all aspects of supply chain management including materials management, warehousing, expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting.

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What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible benefits

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Manage a team of Procurement & Subcontract Specialists, Expeditors & Material Controllers

Interface with Project teams in Brisbane, Manila, India & Asia to get an alignment on resource requirements

Experience with Asia & International suppliers and fabricators including leading negotiations

Continually review team size and manage hiring of additional resources as required

Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan and contracting strategy

Assist with development of Project Procurement Plans

Development of bidder lists and sourcing strategies in accordance with client requirements;

Continually look at developing in-country vendor / fabricator base for supply in accordance with client project requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and external customers;

Initiate and participate in the prequalification and approval of new suppliers, followed by ongoing supplier management

Issuance of Request for Quote packages and commercial assessment of vendor bids ensuring optimum value for the client as a result of thorough technical and commercial bid evaluations

Manage supplier negotiations ensuring accurate interpretation and definition of agreed terms pre-award along with contract management post-award

Provide procurement support to projects through the procurement and expedition of materials and vendor data on schedule and within cost to contribute to the successful delivery of multiple projects; Logistics expertise including co-ordination with Freight forwarders for timely shipment, port clearance and delivery to designated yard

Issue Procurement reports providing visibility on all aspects of Procurement to respective Project teams. Participate in Project meetings

Manage and mitigate commercial issues with suppliers

Timely processing and resolution vendor invoices. Continually monitor for timely processing of vendor Invoices, resolution of bottle necks to ensure payment in accordance with agreed terms

Work closely with the Quality Department to assist with coordinating inspection requirements post and prior to PO placement;

Assisting with creating and managing schedules, budgets, forecasting, and reporting;

Facilitate technical discussions between Wood Engineers and Vendor Engineers;

Ensuring compliance to client’s execution plan and overall Wood Supply-Chain Policies and Procedures

Assisting with managing surplus materials through buy back agreements and / or surplus disposal plans

Maintaining an auditable file of all purchase order documentation / correspondence;

Timely close out of projects and purchase orders

Identify and report procurement cost saving initiatives

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Skills / Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in related buying & procurement positions for large EPC projects in the oil & gas industry and should have managed teams based at multiple locations on Major EPC Projects
• The individual should have varied and detailed work experience in the industry and a detailed knowledge of suppliers, commercial evaluations, negotiation and terms & conditions of purchase
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with Materials Management Systems (Aveva ERM) and ERP Systems (Oracle)
• Candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.
• If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.
• Apply now and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity!