Supply Chain Manager

Overview / Responsibilities:
JOB OBJECTIVE
Responsible for the leadership and management of the supply chain team
providing all aspects of supply chain management including materials
management, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting.
Key aspects of the role include the direction and management of the supply
chain activities related to ongoing and upcoming projects, the administration
and supervision of assigned supply chain personnel and ensuring the competence
and performance of all assigned supply chain personnel within their role.
Clear understanding of the clients ' head contracts requirements including
Wood responsibilities and incorporates those into appropriate supply chain
strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions. Understand and manage
threats to the commercial position of Wood and Client and develop plans to
mitigate commercial risks. Has strong knowledge of commercial terms and
conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can
initiate/discuss adaptations in order to reach a robust commercial agreement.
Regularly monitors and reports progress of all Supply Chain activities.
Ensures team regularly update reports/systems with required information to
allow accurate reporting and escalates any critical issues and risks to
operations and project management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage, direct and support others engaged in the full range of supply chain activities, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and relevant reporting requirements
* Accountable for the successful set up and delivery of all supply chain processes, procedures and activities
* Ensure all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with Wood and Clients ' processes and procedures
* Prepare and issue the project specific procurement execution plan and/or contracting strategy, and contract schedule in line with project scope including the application and association of computerized systems e.g. Oracle, AMUSE, Mat3D, etc.
* Establish and manage the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the project manager
* Establish and chair regular PSR meetings with client, procurement, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables are being maintained
* Establish priorities, assign workloads and review the more difficult and complex aspects of the supply chain workload
* Ensure that client main contract, terms and conditions, schedules, change control procedures and commercial frameworks are embedded in the supply chain activities for the project
* Ensure that all relevant stakeholders understand both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
* Utilization of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project/client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection
* Apply knowledge of Aramco SCM/Procurement standards and procedures
* Maintain a proactive strategy to hold, monitor and improve IKTVA performance as well as apply IKTVA requirements to vendors and suppliers
* Manage, direct and support others engaged in the full range of supply chain activities, while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and relevant reporting requirements
* Accountable for the successful set up and delivery of all supply chain processes, procedures and activities
* Ensure all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with Wood and Clients' processes and procedures
* Prepare and issue the project specific procurement execution plan and/or contracting strategy, and contract schedule in line with project scope including the application and association of computerized systems e.g. Oracle, AMUSE, Mat3D, etc.
* Establish and manage the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the project manager
* Establish and chair regular PSR meetings with client, procurement, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables are being maintained
* Establish priorities, assign workloads and review the more difficult and complex aspects of the supply chain workload
* Ensure that client main contract, terms and conditions, schedules, change control procedures and commercial frameworks are embedded in the supply chain activities for the project
* Ensure that all relevant stakeholders understand both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
* Utilization of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project/client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection
* Apply knowledge of Aramco SCM/Procurement standards and procedures
* Maintain a proactive strategy to hold, monitor and improve IKTVA performance as well as apply IKTVA requirements to vendors and suppliers
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal: Project Manager, Functional Heads, Operation Management.
External: Lead relationships with key suppliers and clients supply chain
representatives
Skills / Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
Educated to ISCED Level ‎6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent) in business studies,
law, engineering, supply chain or similar discipline/ CIPS qualified or
industry equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Minimum ‎12 years ' SC experience demonstrating results and progression to a similar management position preferably executing multi-million mega projects in the Oil and gas industry
* Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
* Industry forms of Subcontract
* Complex Tactical Procurement
* Logistics and Materials Management
* ERP systems
* Client contract requirements
* Supply Chain Principles and techniques
Experience of:
* Leadership, motivation and development of teams and individuals
* Negotiating complex agreements
* Dispute and claim resolution
* Implementation of project supply chain processes and procedures
* Supplier Relationship Management
* Experience in audit and assurance
* Leading complex tender activities through to completion
* Mobilization of supply chain post contract award
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
* Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
* Positively maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and other disciplines
* Strategic thinker contributing to the management and improvement of the overall project
* Planning and organizational skills
* Enthusiastic proactive attitude providing inspiring leadership
Ability to:
* Work as part of project management team
* Lead, manage, motivate and develop teams and individuals in a pressurized environment
* Identify efficiency, process and tool improvement opportunities and successful drive through change
Company Overview:
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the
built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world 's most
critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions
in more than ‎60 countries, employing around ‎40,000 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.