Director, Supply Chain
Buenos Aires - Argentina
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Job Summary
Building on our past. Ready for the future
a Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. Were bridging two worlds moving tow rds more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.
Job Title
Play an integral role in the successful delivery of large complex EPC/EPCM projects by leading the full lifecycle of project procurement and supply chain activities. You will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that support project objectives while ensuring equipment materials and third-party services are delivered safely on schedule and at the best possible value.
This role establishes the procurement framework for major capital projects and provides leadership to multidisciplinary
Principal Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of all project supply chain activities including:
Lead procurement logistics materials management expediting and contracts teams Leading all procurement and supply chain operations for major EPC/EPCM projects ensuring alignment with project scope schedule and budget requirements.
Developing and implementing the project Procurement Plan identifying critical equipment materials and third-party services required for successful project delivery.
Establishing procurement strategies that balance schedule cost efficiency quality and risk management.
Developing and managing approved vendor lists ensuring suppliers meet technical commercial safety and compliance requirements.
Preparing and overseeing the issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages and ensuring clear technical and commercial documentation.
Leading the commercial and technical evaluation of vendor bids providing clear recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards.
Negotiating major equipment and service contracts to secure favorable commercial and delivery terms.
Ensuring supply chain execution supports project milestones mitigating risks that could impact project schedule or cost.
Collaborating closely with engineering project controls construction and commercial teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
Providing leadership and mentorship to supply chain personnel including procurement managers buyers expeditors and logistics specialists.
Managing supplier performance and developing long-term relationships with strategic vendors.
Ensuring compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and ethical procurement practices.
Leading continuous improvement initiatives across procurement systems processes and tools.
Communicating procurement strategies project risks and performance updates to senior leadership and project stakeholders.
Oversee commercial compliance with procurement contracts.
Manage contract amendments claims and change orders.
Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled by all parties.
Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations.
Direct domestic and international logistics operations.
Develop transportation strategies for oversized and critical equipment.
Manage customs clearance import/export compliance and freight forwarding.
Optimize transportation costs while maintaining schedule requirements
Experience in establishing a material management systems and operations
What you will bring
Requirements:
Education and Experience Requirements
You bring deep supply chain leadership experience within EPC/EPCM environments and understand how procurement decisions directly influence project success. You thrive in complex project environments and bring the strategic perspective required to manage large budgets global suppliers and multi-disciplinary teams.
Key qualifications and capabilities include:
EPC/EPCM supply chain leadership experience typically 20 years in procurement supply chain or project services roles
A university degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related discipline.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute project-wide procurement strategies that align with engineering construction and commercial objectives
Strong expertise in equipment procurement materials sourcing and third-party service contracting for large capital projects
Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing supply chain teams across complex projects or regions including leading and managing a team of 30 across multiple office and site based roles
Experience in establishing a material management systems and operations
Deep understanding of global supplier markets vendor qualification processes and strategic sourcing methodologies
Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously often through cross-functional teams and indirect reporting structures
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating high-value contracts and managing supplier risk
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present complex proposals and influence senior leadership
A collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork accountability and transparency across project teams
Advanced knowledge of procurement systems processes and tools used within EPC environments
Place of work: Buenos Aires Argentina Puerto Madero Office.
Work modality: Hybrid (34 days per week in the office depending on business/project needs).
If you need any accessibility adjustments please make sure to mention it in your application.
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.
Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.
And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change
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About Company
A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sector.