Project Procurement Director, 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.

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, the Project Procurement Director leads procurement and contracting strategy and execution across the project lifecycle, from FID through construction and closeout. The role ensures critical equipment, materials and services are secured to support cost, schedule and project delivery objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Own project procurement strategy, execution plans, critical package schedules and supply chain risk management.
• Lead major sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contract award and commercial management activities.
• Ensure alignment of procurement, vendor performance, logistics and construction requirements.
• Oversee delivery of critical equipment, materials and services to support project milestones.
• Manage commercial risk, governance, approvals and contractual compliance.
• Drive supplier performance, market engagement and contingency planning.
• Support Indigenous, local content and stakeholder commitments through procurement execution.
• Lead and develop the project procurement team, ensuring effective resource allocation and delivery.

Requirements

• Typically 15+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement and contracts experience on major capital projects above $2 billion, including at least five years leading multidisciplinary teams or significant package portfolios.
• Proven capability across the full package lifecycle: sourcing strategy, market engagement, prequalification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, post-award administration, change management, claims avoidance and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of engineered-equipment procurement and construction contracting, with the ability to integrate vendor data, manufacturing, inspection, expediting, logistics and materials management with engineering and construction priorities.
• Demonstrated commercial judgement in complex negotiations, bid normalization, cost and cash-flow forecasting, contractual risk allocation, supplier or contractor recovery, and timely escalation of material exposure.
• Experienced in Canadian infrastructure, power, hydro, mining or industrial projects within EPCM or Owner organizations, with a practical understanding of governance, approval and FID-readiness requirements.
• Confident leader and communicator who can set priorities, develop team capability, challenge incomplete assumptions and align Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Finance, Legal, Quality, the Owner and external suppliers.
• Relevant degree in business, engineering, construction management, supply chain or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; SCMP, MCIPS, MRICS, PMP or a comparable credential is preferred.
• Pumped storage, hydropower, tunnelling, major water-conveyance, Ontario contractor-market and Indigenous procurement experience are considered strong assets. 

For applicants based in the province of Ontario, the salary range is $151,687 to $236,724 CAD. Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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.