Project Supply Chain Manager

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood has an opportunity for a Project Supply Chain Manager (contract) to join the team and oversee procurement and subcontracts activities within project task forces, and the co - ordination of those activities with those of other departments and / or task force groups.

This role is primarily based in Reading and will suit an experienced Supply Chain Manager.

Workscope

• Responsible for duties delegated by the Head of Supply Chain and those delegated by the designated Project Manager
• Supervise specific project activities assigned to supporting personnel working within the Supply Chain Department who are not specifically located to the task force
• Monitor and report progress of procurement and subcontracts activities on the project
• Ensuring project is within personnel hour and cost budgets

Qualifications

• Experience working within the Petrochemical and / or Onshore Oil & Gas industry
• Ideally degree qualified
• Must have experience of working on EPCm projects
• Ability to compile project procurement execution strategies
• Prior experience with direct roles in one or more of purchasing, inspection, expediting, shipping, material control and construction contracts
• Proven track record demonstrating that you have interfaced and presented to the senior levels of your organisation within or outside the Supply Chain / Procurement Department and to international clients
• Sensitivity to cultural differences in your teams and with Clients
• Ability to interface with clients, customers and suppliers at management and director level, whilst retaining the ability to address, motivate and guide your people at the working level
• Ability to lead negotiations with suppliers and contractors
• Demonstrated positive 'can do' attitude and be able to analyse problems and present viable and workable solutions

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.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.