Director, Supply Chain

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

General Purpose of Role

Play an integral role in the successful delivery of large, complex EPC/EPCM projects by leading the full lifecycle of project procurement and supply chain activities. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support project objectives while ensuring equipment, materials, and third-party services are delivered safely, on schedule, and at the best possible value.

This role establishes the procurement framework for major capital projects and provides leadership to multidisciplinary supply chain teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, corporate policies, and client expectations

Principal Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of all project supply chain activities, including:

· Lead contract ; procurement, logistics, materials management, and expediting teams

· Leading all procurement and supply chain operations for major EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

· Developing and implementing the project Contract and Procurement Plan, identifying critical equipment, materials, and third-party services required for successful project delivery.

· Establishing procurement and contract strategies that balance schedule, cost efficiency, quality, and risk management.

· Developing and managing approved vendor lists, ensuring suppliers meet technical, commercial, safety, and compliance requirements.

· Preparing and overseeing the issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages and ensuring clear technical and commercial documentation.

· Leading the commercial and technical evaluation of vendor bids, providing clear recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards.

· Negotiating major equipment and service contracts to secure favorable commercial and delivery terms.

· Ensuring supply chain execution supports project milestones, mitigating risks that could impact project schedule or cost.

· Collaborating closely with engineering, project controls, construction, and commercial teams to ensure integrated project delivery.

· Providing leadership and mentorship to supply chain personnel including procurement managers, buyers, expeditors, and logistics specialists.

· Managing supplier performance and developing long-term relationships with strategic vendors.

· Ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical procurement practices.

· Leading continuous improvement initiatives across procurement systems, processes, and tools.

· Communicating procurement strategies, project risks, and performance updates to senior leadership and project stakeholders.

· Oversee commercial compliance with procurement contracts.

· Manage contract amendments, claims, and change orders.

· Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled by all parties.

· Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.

· Direct domestic and international logistics operations.

· Develop transportation strategies for oversized and critical equipment.

· Manage customs clearance, import/export compliance, and freight forwarding.

· Optimize transportation costs while maintaining schedule requirements

· Experience in establishing a material management systems and operations

What you will bring

🔍 Requirements:

Skills & Experience

You bring deep supply chain leadership experience within EPC/EPCM environments and understand how procurement decisions directly influence project success. You thrive in complex project environments and bring the strategic perspective required to manage large budgets, global suppliers, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Key qualifications and capabilities include: