Manager, Supply Chain

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.

Reporting functionally to the Supply Chain Director, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating integrated supply chain activities from planning through execution and closeout. The role supports the delivery of business objectives by ensuring procurement, contracting, logistics, materials, and supplier activities are effectively planned and executed. The Supply Chain Manager works closely with stakeholders to ensure equipment, materials, services, and supplier information are available when required to meet operational and project needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage supply chain execution activities, sourcing plans, procurement schedules, performance metrics, and team priorities.
• Identify and monitor supply chain risks related to suppliers, contractors, market conditions, capacity constraints, lead times, logistics, and commercial interfaces; implement mitigation actions and escalate significant concerns as required.
• Lead supplier and contractor prequalification, sourcing events, evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Coordinate supplier performance, logistics, inventory, quality, and information flows to support operational requirements.
• Manage equipment, service, and contractor agreements and support contract performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of sourcing, supplier performance, logistics, materials management, forecasting, governance, and closeout processes.
• Ensure compliance with approval authorities, documentation standards, audit requirements, and escalation processes related to commercial, contractual, cost, and schedule risks.
• Support organizational objectives related to supplier diversity, local participation, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement through sourcing and supplier management activities.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to supply chain leadership and key stakeholders on performance, risks, opportunities, and priorities.

 

Measures of Success

• Required products, materials, and services are delivered in accordance with business needs.
• Supply chain schedules, forecasts, and commitments are accurate and reliable.
• Supply chain risks are identified, communicated, and appropriately managed.
• Supplier performance meets quality, cost, schedule, and service expectations.
• Governance, documentation, and approval requirements are consistently maintained.
• Strong collaborative relationships are established with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team and supplier performance contribute to business, sustainability, and supplier diversity objectives.

 

Leadership Expectations

A collaborative and accountable leader who supports team development, promotes effective stakeholder engagement, drives execution, and proactively resolves issues to help achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, contracts, or sourcing experience
• Demonstrated experience across the procurement and contracting lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, supply chain operations, logistics, inventory management, supplier performance, and commercial contracting.
• Sound commercial judgment related to supplier management, negotiations, cost control, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Experience working within complex organizations that require governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor team members, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through collaboration.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. SCMP, MCIPS, PMP, MBA, or related certifications are considered assets.
• Experience supporting supplier diversity, sustainability, local participation, or social procurement initiatives is considered an asset.

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.