Manager, Supply Chain

Worley Parsons; Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley Parsons is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead contracting, sourcing, expediting, inventory, preservation and logistics for complex projects. You will ensure safe, efficient end-to-end supply chain delivery in line with governance and contractual requirements.

You will develop cost models, drive supplier base optimization, and mentor procurement and logistics teams to improve performance and value realization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Membership in an internationally recognized professional institute is preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in contracting and sourcing, inventory management, cost modelling, and change management, including at least 7 years in a senior role, preferably within an oil and gas organization in or around the Middle East region.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management processes, systems, commercial intelligence, and relevant industry best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in data management tools, computer software applications, ERP systems, and SAP sourcing functionality.
• Excellent written and spoken English, supported by strong communication, interpersonal, team leadership, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for procurement activities required to support project delivery, including the execution of purchase orders and sourcing of materials through approved company systems.
• Oversee the complete supply chain lifecycle for each purchase order, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, company procedures, and applicable work practices.
• Lead, guide, and develop sourcing and logistics personnel by establishing effective control mechanisms, strengthening process discipline, and improving operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support continuous improvement across contracting, sourcing, logistics, expediting, inventory, and preservation activities.
• Conduct market intelligence activities and support the identification of additional suppliers to enhance competition and strengthen the supplier base.
• Coordinate technical evaluations, review and approve price comparisons, and recommend contract or purchase awards following negotiation and evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Contracting and sourcing

Procurement management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations management/business administration

Tools

SAP sourcing

ERP systems

Data management tools

Job description

About us

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.

Supply Chain Manager — Job Description

Role Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is accountable for the effective strategic and operational leadership and delivery of contracting, sourcing, expediting, inventory, preservation, and logistic services under the contract. The role is responsible for ensuring that end-to-end supply chain activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with company work practices, governance standards, contractual requirements, and applicable procedures aligned with business objectives, governance requirements, and continuous improvement priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for procurement activities required to support project delivery, including the execution of purchase orders and sourcing of materials through approved company systems.
• Oversee the complete supply chain lifecycle for each purchase order, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, company procedures, and applicable work practices.
• Lead, guide, and develop sourcing and logistics personnel by establishing effective control mechanisms, strengthening process discipline, and improving operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support continuous improvement across contracting, sourcing, logistics, expediting, inventory, and preservation activities.

Contracting, Sourcing, and Commercial Management

• Conduct market intelligence activities and support the identification of additional suppliers to enhance competition and strengthen the supplier base.
• Coordinate technical evaluations, review and approve price comparisons, and recommend contract or purchase awards following negotiation and evaluation.
• Participate in commercial negotiations to secure best value for the company while ensuring adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Identify, deliver, and maximize cost-saving opportunities in accordance with Contract Optimization Review requirements.
• Develop cost modelling capability and establish cost-benchmarking practices within the procurement team.
• Support company Materials Category Managers by providing data analysis, demand analysis, demand aggregation and related procurement insights.

Governance, Compliance, and Process Control

• Ensure that contracting, sourcing, and logistics processes are governed, auditable, and consistently executed to the required quality standards.
• Implement applicable governance, sourcing, and logistics models, including relevant policies, procedures, and controls within the contractor organization.
• Establish and maintain a robust approval process for all milestone payment requests.
• Monitor compliance across sourcing and logistics activities and ensure consistent application of approved systems, methods, and procedures.
• Serve as the process owner for sourcing and logistics systems, ensuring effective oversight, governance, and continuous improvement.

Vendor, Logistics, and Inventory Management

• Manage vendor performance to ensure that delivery targets, service expectations, and contractual obligations are achieved.
• Ensure fair, transparent, and equitable engagement with vendors, subcontractors, and Omani Local Community Contractors in accordance with established business principles.
• Oversee logistics services, including transportation activities, to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution.
• Conduct biannual reviews to assess whether items should be incorporated into existing frame agreements or used to establish new frame agreements.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of contracting, materials planning, sourcing, expediting, logistics, and inventory management to support effective supply chain delivery.

Key Interfaces

• Contract Manager and senior contract leadership for strategic direction, reporting, escalation, and performance oversight.
• Company Materials Category Managers and procurement stakeholders for demand analysis, category alignment, sourcing strategy, and commercial decision support.
• Sourcing, logistics, expediting, inventory, and preservation teams for day‑to‑day execution, process control, and performance improvement.
• Vendors, subcontractors, and Omani Local Community Contractors for supplier engagement, delivery performance, and compliance with business principles.
• Governance, finance, and technical review stakeholders for approvals, audits, cost control, milestone payments, and technical evaluations.
• Continuous coordination with PDO representatives, project management, contracting teams, engineering disciplines, QA/QC, construction, finance, suppliers, freight forwarders, consolidation centers and logistics service providers.

Ensure the achievement of the below minimum KPIs as per the contractual requirements.

• Procurement cycle time from PR to PO
• On‑time order placement and milestone achievement
• Vendor delivery performance
• Long‑lead item delivery compliance
• Cost savings and value improvement initiatives
• Compliance with PDO procurement governance and audit requirements
• Accuracy and timeliness of procurement and logistics reporting
• Resolution time for procurement, logistics and material issues

Reporting Line and Regular Reporting

• Prepare and submit monthly reports and any additional reports required by the company.
• Report directly to the Contract Manager and provide regular updates on supply chain performance, compliance, and key areas requiring management attention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Membership in an internationally recognized professional institute is preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in contracting and sourcing, inventory management, cost modelling, and change management, including at least 7 years in a senior role, preferably within an oil and gas organization in or around the Middle East region.
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management processes, systems, commercial intelligence, and relevant industry best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in data management tools, computer software applications, ERP systems, and SAP sourcing functionality.
• Excellent written and spoken English, supported by strong communication, interpersonal, team leadership, and people management skills.

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.

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.

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.