Director, Global EPC Supply Chain & Procurement

DSM Nutritional Products; Quilmes; Hybrid; ARS 278,173,000 - 432,713,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Director of Supply Chain in Buenos Aires to lead the full lifecycle of procurement and logistics for major EPC/EPCM projects. You will develop strategies, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of equipment, materials, and services in a complex, global environment.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in EPC/EPCM supply chains, with a track record of optimizing cost, schedule, and quality across multi-site teams.

Qualifications

• EPC/EPCM supply chain leadership experience, typically 20+ years in procurement, supply chain, or project services roles
• Manage a team of up to 25 people across multiple office locations
• A university degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project-wide procurement strategies that align with engineering, construction, and commercial objectives
• Strong expertise in equipment procurement, materials sourcing, and third-party service contracting for large capital projects
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing supply chain teams across complex projects or regions including leading and managing a team of 30+ across multiple office and site based roles
• Experience in establishing a material management systems and operations
• Deep understanding of global supplier markets, vendor qualification processes, and strategic sourcing methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, often through cross-functional teams and indirect reporting structures
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating high-value contracts and managing supplier risk
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex proposals and influence senior leadership
• A collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork, accountability, and transparency across project teams
• Advanced knowledge of procurement systems, processes, and tools used within EPC environments

Responsibilities

• 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 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 terms
• Ensuring supply chain execution supports project milestones, mitigating risks that could impact schedule or cost
• Collaborating with engineering, project controls, construction, and commercial teams for integrated 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

Skills

EPC/EPCM leadership

Global supplier management

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree

Tools

Procurement systems

Vendor qualification processes

Job description

Worley is seeking a Director of Supply Chain in Buenos Aires to lead the full lifecycle of procurement and logistics for major EPC/EPCM projects. You will develop strategies, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery of equipment, materials, and services in a complex, global environment.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in EPC/EPCM supply chains, with a track record of optimizing cost, schedule, and quality across multi-site teams.