Supply Chain Manager

Wood; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Flexible working

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive remuneration

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead a deployed project team in Brisbane, overseeing all aspects of supply chain including procurement, expediting, warehousing, and subcontract management.

You will interface with project teams across Brisbane, Manila, India, and Asia, driving resource alignment, supplier evaluations, and cost-effective procurement strategies to meet project goals. A senior, globally connected role with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in related buying & procurement positions for large EPC projects in oil & gas.
• Experience leading teams across multiple locations on major EPC projects.
• Strong negotiation and supplier evaluation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Procurement & Subcontract Specialists, Expeditors & Material Controllers.
• Interface with Project teams in Brisbane, Manila, India & Asia to align on resource needs.
• Lead negotiations with Asia & international suppliers and fabricators.
• Develop project procurement plans and supplier prequalification processes.
• Issue RFQ packages and conduct thorough commercial bid evaluations.
• Manage supplier negotiations and post-award contract management.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Aveva ERM

Oracle ERP

Job description

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.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible benefits
• 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.

If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager, ready for your next project, then we are keen to hear from you today.

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.