Supply Chain Manager - Senior

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee our Projects Subcontracts function. The role will be on a Staff basis working from either our Reading or Staines office along with hybrid working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and manage a large part of our subcontracts work at Wood. This role will act as a conduit between our Commercial, Legal and Supply Chain team.

The preferred partner for delivering digitally enabled capital investments with low carbon solutions.

Wood’s Projects business unit specialises in delivering predictable and consistent results in high complexity projects that include new technology, challenging construction logistics and, or sheer scale. Just like the nature and expansiveness of our sectors, so is our Projects business, in its solutions, abilities and global track record. Across any major capital project lifecycle, we provide a full suite of solutions from programme and project management, to engineering and design, procurement, construction and project delivery.

Powered By a Global Team Of More Than 12,000 People, We Deliver Some Of The World's Boldest And Most Critical Projects In Many Diverse And Evolving Sectors, Including

• Upstream / Midstream / Downstream Oil & Gas
• Chemicals
• Renewable Energy
• Power
• Mining & Minerals
• Industrials & Manufacturing
• Life Sciences
• Transportation
• Water
• Government services
  
  

Responsibilities

• Liaison with Project Commercial group, together with other Operating Divisions and Affiliate Companies, on matters relating to commercial and contracting policies and terms & conditions
• Recommend to the Manager Procurement and / or Manager Construction Contracts, objectives for the commercial and procedural development of the procurement department and implement any approved developments
• Obtaining appropriate legal counselling on the procurement
• Promoting business standard and practices which are consistent with the Corporate and Supply Chain Code of Conduct
• Ensure that the terms and conditions applied to the purchase orders, services contracts and construction contracts are contractually sound and compatible with head contracts between Wood and its clients
• Assess risk associated with purchase orders, services contracts and construction contracts in the context of head contract liabilities and advise Manager Procurement and Manager Construction Contracts, relevant Project Manager(s) and project assigned procurement staff
• Provide Procurement and Contracts support to the development of proposals for new business as required
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy transition, emerging and conventional energy sectors
• A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays),plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  
  

If all of this sounds good to you, review the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.

Qualifications

You may read these details and consider not applying because your knowledge, experience and skills base doesn’t fully cover every item listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but think you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges and grow your potential….do apply.

• Degree or equivalent in related discipline i.e. engineering, contract law
• Good pre-award contract compilation experience in the Energy industry
• Experience in Pre-FEED, FEED and EPC projects
• Previous Contracts Manager / Senior Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager experience
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.