Senior 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.Role Purpose
Reporting functionally to the Supply Chain Director, the Senior Supply Chain Manager leads the delivery of integrated supply chain activities from planning and strategy development through execution, operational readiness, and closeout. The role translates business objectives into executable procurement and contracting plans, protects cost, schedule and service outcomes, and ensures equipment, materials, services and supplier information are available when required to support organizational priorities.Key Accountabilities
Own the supply chain execution plan, sourcing pipeline, procurement schedule, risk register, performance metrics and team workload.Assess and manage supply chain risk across suppliers, contractors, markets, capacity, lead times, logistics and commercial interfaces;
implement mitigation and contingency plans, monitor emerging risks and *escalate* material concerns proactively.Lead supplier and contractor prequalification, sourcing events, evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations and ongoing commercial management.Coordinate supplier performance, logistics, inventory, quality and information flows to support business and operational requirements.Manage strategic equipment, service and contractor agreements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.Establish effective sourcing, supplier performance, logistics, materials management, forecasting, governance, change management and closeout processes.Maintain appropriate approval discipline, documentation, audit readiness and escalation processes related to commercial, contractual, cost and schedule exposure.Support organizational commitments related to supplier diversity, local participation, sustainability and stakeholder engagement by translating objectives into measurable sourcing and supplier requirements.Worley Executive and Client interface and report outFirst 60 Days
Understand business priorities, assess team capacity, validate key supply chain activities, establish stakeholder relationships and identify critical risks and opportunities.Confirm sourcing and supplier management priorities, establish governance and reporting mechanisms, baseline key performance indicators and implement risk mitigation plans.Address critical gaps, advance priority sourcing initiatives, improve reporting and forecasting accuracy, and establish a roadmap for sustained supply chain performance and continuous improvement.Measures of Success
Critical products, materials and services are delivered in accordance with business requirements.Supply chain forecasts, schedules and commitments are reliable and transparent.Commercial and contractual risks are identified and effectively managed.Supplier performance meets quality, cost, schedule and service expectations.Governance, documentation and approval requirements are consistently maintained.Stakeholder relationships are strong and collaborative.The team delivers against supplier diversity, local participation, sustainability and business objectives.Leadership Expectation:
An accountable and results-oriented leader who provides data-driven recommendations, challenges incomplete assumptions, develops team capability, fosters collaboration across functions and intervenes early to protect business outcomes.Requirements
Typically 15+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement and contracts experience, including significant responsibility for strategic sourcing, commercial management and supplier relationships.Proven capability across the full procurement and contracting lifecycle, including sourcing strategy, market engagement, prequalification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, contract administration, change management and closeout.Strong knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement, logistics, inventory management, supplier performance and commercial contracting.Demonstrated commercial judgment in complex negotiations, cost forecasting, supplier relationship management, risk allocation and issue resolution.Experience operating within complex organizations where governance, compliance and stakeholder management are critical to success.Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills with the ability to align cross-functional stakeholders and build high-performing teams.Relevant 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 comparable credentials 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.
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