Solutions Consultant - Logistics

Parexel; Quilmes; Hybrid; ARS 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Buenos Aires, Argentina, invites an Executive Director of Supply Chain to drive procurement and logistics for large EPC/EPCM projects. You will lead the full lifecycle of procurement, develop strategies, and ensure equipment, materials and third-party services are delivered safely, on schedule, and at best value.

Place of Work: Buenos Aires, Argentina – Puerto Madero Office. Work Modality: Hybrid (3–4 days per week in the office, depending on business/project needs).

Qualifications

• 20+ years in procurement, supply chain or project services roles.
• Lead 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 system 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.
• Lead all procurement and supply chain operations for major EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and implement the project Contract and Procurement Plan, identifying critical equipment, materials and third-party services required for successful project delivery.
• Establish procurement and contract strategies that balance schedule, cost efficiency, quality and risk management.
• Develop and manage approved vendor lists, ensuring suppliers meet technical, commercial, safety and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and oversee the issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages and ensure clear technical and commercial documentation.
• Lead the commercial and technical evaluation of vendor bids, providing clear recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards.
• Negotiate major equipment and service contracts to secure favorable commercial and delivery terms.
• Ensure supply chain execution supports project milestones, mitigating risks that could impact project schedule or cost.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project controls, construction and commercial teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to supply chain personnel including procurement managers, buyers, expeditors, and logistics specialists.
• Manage supplier performance and develop long-term relationships with strategic vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and ethical procurement practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement systems, processes and tools.
• Communicate 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.

Skills

EPC/EPCM leadership

Team leadership

Supply chain management

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Global supplier markets

Procurement systems

Education

University degree

Supply Chain

Engineering

Business

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Description – Director, Supply Chain (BUE00QX) Management Level: Executive:

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

• Lead contract procurement, logistics, materials management, and expediting teams.
• Lead all procurement and supply chain operations for major EPC/EPCM projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Develop and implement the project Contract and Procurement Plan, identifying critical equipment, materials and third‑party services required for successful project delivery.
• Establish procurement and contract strategies that balance schedule, cost efficiency, quality and risk management.
• Develop and manage approved vendor lists, ensuring suppliers meet technical, commercial, safety and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and oversee the issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages and ensure clear technical and commercial documentation.
• Lead the commercial and technical evaluation of vendor bids, providing clear recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards.
• Negotiate major equipment and service contracts to secure favorable commercial and delivery terms.
• Ensure supply chain execution supports project milestones, mitigating risks that could impact project schedule or cost.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, project controls, construction and commercial teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to supply chain personnel including procurement managers, buyers, expeditors, and logistics specialists.
• Manage supplier performance and develop long‑term relationships with strategic vendors.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and ethical procurement practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement systems, processes and tools.
• Communicate 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.

Domestic and International Logistics

• 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 system and operations.

Place of Work Buenos Aires, Argentina – Puerto Madero Office.
Work Modality Hybrid (3–4 days per week in the office, depending on business/project needs).

If you need any accessibility adjustments, please make sure to mention it in your application.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Key Qualifications and Capabilities

• 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 system 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.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Eligibility: All candidates must comply with right‑to‑work and have a valid visa if required. DBS/vetting/background checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. Employers may request DBS/vetting for positions involving sensitive data or high‑risk environments. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities. We offer reasonable accommodations for all candidates. We adhere to EEO/DEI/demographic reporting and we celebrate diversity and inclusion across gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, age, veteran status and disability status.

What you will 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.

Edgy and strategic, you are ready to drive the supply chain forward across all major phases of engineering and construction.

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