Director, Supply Chain

Building on our past. Ready for the future

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.

General Purpose of Role

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 supply chain teams, ensuring alignment with project goals, corporate policies, and client expectations

Principal Responsibilities

You will be responsiblefor the strategic leadership and execution of all project supply chain activities, including:

·Lead contract ; procurement, logistics, materials management, and expediting 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 Contract and Procurement Plan, identifying critical equipment, materials, and third-party services required for successful project delivery.

·Establishing procurement and contract 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:

Skills & Experience

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

·Manage a team of up to 25 people across multiple office locations

·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 (3-4 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.

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

Ready to engineer what’s next? Apply today.