Supply Chain Improvement & Projects Lead

1300 Accenture Srl Company; Buenos Aires; Hybrid; ARS 278,173,000 - 463,621,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Argentina S.A. seeks an Executive Director of Supply Chain to lead end-to-end procurement and logistics for large EPC/EPCM projects in Buenos Aires. You will drive strategy, risk management, and supplier relationships to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

In this role you will mentor cross-functional teams, align with engineering and construction, and implement continuous improvement across procurement systems. Hybrid work arrangement available in Puerto Madero offices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EPC/EPCM supply chains.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and global teams.
• Degree in SCM/Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, logistics, and expediting for major EPC/EPCM projects.
• Develop procurement plans and vendor strategies.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements and safety guidelines.
• Mentor and develop supply chain staff across locations.

Skills

EPC leadership

Procurement strategy

Global suppliers

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Education

University degree

Job description

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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

You will be responsiblefor 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:

• 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

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

Shape the future of product delivery while crafting solutions that enhance and optimize customer experiences. Lead end-to-end processes, manage dependencies, and liaise with stakeholders as part of a team at the forefront of innovation.

As a Lean Supply Chain VP in Infrastructure Platforms Supply Chain team, you work to enhance and optimize the way products are delivered to customers. As a key member of the team, you create solutions and efficiencies that enable successful implementations in an expedient and organized way. You are trusted to enable the stable, scalable delivery of products. You will ensure high-quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and the implementation of key solutions and efficiencies.

Job responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end product delivery processes including intake, dependency management, release management, product operationalization, delivery feasibility decision-making, and product performance reporting, while escalating opportunities to improve efficiencies and functional coordination
• Leads the completion of change management activities across functional partners and ensures adherence to the firm’s risk, controls, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Effectively manages timelines and dependencies while monitoring blockers, ensuring adequate resourcing, and liaising with stakeholders and functional partners
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and vendors to optimize supply chain operations and streamline procurement processes, ensuring seamless integration and execution.
• Analyze existing processes and develop innovative strategies to improve efficiency and maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Deliver exceptional products, serving as a pivotal leader to ensure superior quality, on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and the implementation of key solutions and efficiencies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in product delivery or a relevant domain area
• Demonstrated ability to execute operational management and change readiness activities
• Strong understanding of delivery and a proven track record of implementing continuous improvement processes
• Experience in product or platform-wide release management, in addition to deployment processes and strategies
• Demonstrate 5+ years of experience leading and guiding team members within a lean culture.
• Exhibit resilience and adaptability to navigate continuous change in a dynamic, large-scale organizational environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of global supply chain management and the ability to analyze processes to identify and implement improvements.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to enable strong collaboration with global teams.
• Influence and lead cross-functional teams, driving processes and solving problems in initially ambiguous situations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficient knowledge of the product development life cycle, design, and data analytics
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and practices, with a background in industrial, lean, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience working with international teams and an understanding of global supply chain dynamics.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with a focus on applying Artificial Intelligence to drive process improvements, and experience in lean product delivery