Job Description - Director, Supply Chain (CAL01WV)

Director, Supply Chain - CAL01WV

Company : Worley

Primary Location
Job
Supply Chain Management

Schedule
Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting
Jul 30, 2026

Unposting Date
Ongoing

Reporting Manager Title : VP, 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.

Position Summary
The Supply Chain Director is accountable for the leadership, governance, and execution of all supply chain, procurement, contracts, logistics, materials management, supplier quality, and expediting activities.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing integrated supply chain strategies that align with project execution plans, client objectives, commercial frameworks, and project delivery schedules.

Operating within an EP/EPC/EPCM environment, the Supply Chain Director provides strategic leadership from early study phases (FEL/FEED) through execution and project closeout, ensuring that supply chain activities support safe, predictable, cost-effective, and schedule-driven project outcomes.

This position plays a critical leadership role in enabling project success through early market engagement, long-lead equipment strategy, collaborative contracting models, supplier relationship management, Indigenous participation, and proactive risk mitigation.

The Supply Chain Director serves as the senior interface between project leadership, engineering, construction, clients, OEMs, contractors, logistics providers, and strategic suppliers globally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership

Develop and implement project-specific supply chain strategies aligned with EPCM execution models and client objectives.

Lead supply chain planning across FEL-2, FEL-3, FEED, execution, commissioning, and project closeout phases.

Establish procurement and contracts strategies that optimise commercial outcomes while protecting schedule certainty and project margins.

Provide functional and technical leadership for all supply chain functions including:

Procurement

Contracts management

Expediting

Supplier quality surveillance





Logistics and transportation

Materials management

Supply chain systems and reporting

Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement activities, and construction sequencing.

Support bid development and proposals by contributing supply chain execution strategies, market intelligence, pricing strategies, and risk assessments.

Collaborative Contracting & Stakeholder Alignment

Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Sales and Project Delivery teams to understand requirements and develop differentiated and integrated Supply Chain strategies and execution solutions for clients

Promote collaborative contracting principles to improve project delivery outcomes and reduce adversarial behaviours.

Develop commercial frameworks that align owner, EPCM, contractor, and supplier objectives.

Facilitate early contractor engagement (ECI) processes to support constructability reviews, schedule validation, and risk mitigation.

Lead strategic supplier and contractor relationship management initiatives.

Support dispute avoidance and proactive commercial resolution strategies.

Integrate supply chain execution into overall project controls, schedule, and cost management frameworks.

Identify and mitigate risks associated:

Long-lead equipment

OEM manufacturing capacity

Global logistics constraints

Tariffs and trade restrictions

Commodity escalation

Supplier performance

Geopolitical exposure

Develop procurement risk registers and mitigation plans.

Monitor procurement progress against critical path milestones and project KPIs.

Support forecasting, cash flow planning, and commitment tracking.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and mentor multidisciplinary supply chain teams across multiple projects and locations.

Build high-performing teams focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Establish clear governance structures, delegation frameworks, and reporting protocols.

Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the supply chain organization.

Foster a culture aligned with safety, ethics, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Key Interfaces
The Supply Chain Director regularly interfaces with:





Project Directors

Construction Managers

Commercial & Legal Teams

Client Supply Chain Representatives

OEMs and Strategic Suppliers

Logistics Providers

Indigenous and Local Businesses

Finance and Project Controls Teams

Quality and HSE Teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline.

MBA or postgraduate qualification considered an asset.

Professional certifications such as:

SCMP

PMP

CPSM

MCIPS

Minimum 16 –20 years of supply chain experience within EPCM, mining, oil & gas, infrastructure, or other major capital projects.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing large, complex project supply chain organisations.

Experience in both EPCM contractor and owner/operator environments preferred.

International project experience across North America and global markets considered a strong asset.

Major project procurement and contracting

Global sourcing and strategic supplier management

Commercial negotiations and contract administration

Procurement systems and ERP platforms

Logistics and materials management

Supply chain risk management

Project controls integration

Indigenous participation and local content strategies

Canadian regulatory and certification requirements

Leadership Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Executive presence and stakeholder influence

Strong negotiation capability

High ethical and professional standards

Collaborative leadership style

Ability to operate effectively in quick-paced project environments

Commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence

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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📌 Director, Supply Chain (Alberta)
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