Director, Material Control
Director, Material Control
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What you will bring
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSET
University degree in supply chain engineering business construction management or related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
Significant experience (typically 20 years) in material control procurement and supply chain management within large-scale industrial energy or infrastructure projects.
Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and procurement disciplines across complex global or regional project portfolios.
Expertise in sourcing negotiation vendor qualification and contract management with a deep understanding of commercial and legal frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic procurement and materials control plans and guide tactical execution across departments.
Advanced knowledge of digital systems enterprise platforms (ERP) procurement databases and project tracking tools.
Strong decision-making capabilities for long-range planning and day-to-day tactical management of evolving project needs.
Experience in establishing and guiding policies and frameworks that influence project or regional operations.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively presenting complex information to senior leadership external partners and multidisciplinary teams.
Committed to fostering a collaborative inclusive and ethical work environment that reflects Worleys purpose of delivering a more sustainable world.
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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.
Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.
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Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
Building on our past. Ready for the future
Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.
Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.
We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Director of Material Control is a senior leadership position responsible for all activities related to the planning procurement and control of materials equipment and third-party services on large and technically complex projects. This role ensures timely delivery in alignment with project schedules while achieving the highest standards of quality and cost-efficiency. With a strategic vision aligned to Worleys global sustainability and transformation goals this leader drives cross-functional collaboration to support the execution of world-class projects in energy chemicals and resources.
Operating at the intersection of materials management and project execution the Director of Material Control ensures seamless integration between procurement planning vendor selection supply chain execution and field operations. This position directly contributes to Worleys ambition to derive a majority of revenue from sustainability-related projects by helping deliver efficient compliant and transparent materials operations across the business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage all project-related material control and procurement operations ensuring adherence to schedule cost and quality objectives.
Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement plan that outlines the purchasing strategy key equipment third-party contract services vendor recommendations and budget estimates.
Establish and maintain an approved vendor list that aligns with project needs corporate standards and client specifications.
Oversee the preparation and issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages; evaluate vendor bids; and prepare award recommendations that support project objectives.
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and technical specifications for all procured materials and services managing quality and performance from requisition through delivery.
Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects that extend beyond a single function contributing to company-wide improvement in procurement materials control and supply chain management.
Partner closely with engineering project management logistics and construction teams to align procurement and materials timelines with overall project schedules.
Mentor and develop materials management professionals across multiple disciplines cultivating a high-performance collaborative culture.
Drive continuous improvement in systems tools and processes; contribute to the development and implementation of new technologies and methodologies.
Represent the materials and procurement function in internal and external engagements providing expert insight and leadership to senior stakeholders and clients.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
