SCM Program Role

Worley Group, Inc; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley seeks a senior procurement leader to set and lead the strategic supply chain and procurement agenda across Major Programs, ensuring category, sourcing, supplier and partner strategies are aligned to objectives, delivery schedules, cost, risk and execution requirements.

The role provides senior procurement leadership and market insight to enable predictable program delivery outcomes, while collaborating with product, technology, manufacturing and specialist delivery teams as needed.

Qualifications

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline.
• Experience with significant supervisory and/or management experience in procurement and supply chain.
• Experience supporting capital projects or major programs through planning, execution, commissioning and closeout is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Makes independent decisions and recommendations on long-range procurement, strategy and program delivery.
• Directs development of an integrated Program Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy for a program.
• Effectively communicates and presents procurement strategies and supplier plans to senior management and strategic suppliers.
• Oversees policy framework, governance and staff management within the program supply chain organization.
• Expert understanding of broader supply chain systems and tools related to major project delivery.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supply chain management

Project procurement

Major project delivery

Leadership and supervision

Education

University degree

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.

Open to candidates located in Louisiana and Texas.

Purpose of the Role:

Sets and leads the strategic supply chain and procurement agenda across Major Programs, ensuring category, sourcing, supplier and partner strategies are aligned to program objectives, delivery schedules, cost, risk and execution requirements. Directs the development of an integrated Program Procurement and Supply Chain Strategy that secures market capacity, supplier performance, commercial value and execution readiness across the full program lifecycle. Provides senior procurement leadership and market insight to enable predictable program delivery outcomes while supporting collaboration with product, technology, manufacturing and specialist delivery teams where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Makes independent decisions and recommendations in the course of managing multiple functional disciplines, one larger functional discipline, or a significant program. Decisions relate to long-range planning, procurement and supply chain strategy, category and sourcing strategy, strategic supplier and partner frameworks, commercial risk, project delivery readiness and execution support. Develops and oversees implementation of strategic supply chain programs and policies that may impact the region, location or large program; able to manage multiple complex programs through others and work frequently with location, regional and program leadership on significant matters influencing business results.
• Operates with broad management authority, receiving minimal technical guidance and control. Limited only by general objectives and policies of the organization. Work is reviewed to ensure company direction meets company vision and mission.
• Typically has direct as well as indirect reports. Makes decisions as to the selection, training, discipline and remuneration of staff. Assigns policy framework, long-term mission and vision across the program supply chain organization.
• Effectively communicates and presents complex procurement strategies, sourcing recommendations, supplier and partner strategies, market capacity assessments, procurement risk positions and performance reports to senior management, program leadership, clients and strategic suppliers. Ability to persuade and influence others across functions, geographies and external partner organizations. Participative management style with a cooperative team approach.
• Expert understanding of broader supply chain systems, processes and tools related to major project and program delivery. Able to teach and help others. May be involved in the development of new systems, processes, tools, procurement governance, supplier performance frameworks, market intelligence dashboards and lessons learned processes that improve program delivery outcomes.
  

Qualifications:

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience with significant supervisory and/or management experience, including strategic procurement, supply chain management, project procurement and major project/program delivery.
• Experience supporting capital projects or major programs through planning, execution, commissioning and closeout is strongly preferred.

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.