Supply Chain Manager

WOODplc; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead a deployed project team in Brisbane, overseeing materials management, warehousing, procurement, subcontracts, expediting and reporting. The role emphasizes leadership across multiple sites and alignment with project teams in Asia and Australia.

The ideal candidate brings extensive buying & procurement experience within large EPC projects, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in related buying & procurement positions for large EPC projects in oil & gas.
• Detailed knowledge of suppliers, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and terms & conditions of purchase.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Procurement & Subcontract Specialists, Expeditors & Material Controllers.
• Interface with Project teams across Brisbane, Manila, India & Asia to align resources.
• Oversee negotiations with Asia & international suppliers and fabricators.
• Develop Project Procurement Plans and bidder lists; source strategies per client requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities follow the project plan and contracting strategy.
• Provide procurement support to projects with on-schedule material expediting and cost control.

Skills

Team leadership

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder alignment

Negotiation skills

Tools

Aveva ERM

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Global connections

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33291
• Job Category Supply Chain
• Posting Date 10/31/2026, 09:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Hybrid)