Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Job description / Role

- Responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of major procurement packages/subcontracts.
- Responsible for the supervision and guidance of directly reporting supply chain specialists/associates.
- Clear understanding of the client's head contract requirements including Wood responsibilities and knowledge of how these are integrated into project supply chain strategies, plans, procedures and terms and conditions.
- Has working knowledge of commercial terms and conditions, interfaces with Wood legal/commercial experts and can under guidance initiate/discuss adaptations in order to reach a robust commercial agreement.
- Regularly monitors and reports progress of all procurement activities for which they are responsible.
- Ensures direct reports regularly update reports/systems with required information to allow accurate reporting, and escalates any critical issues and risks to project management.
- Definition of Project Procurement Plan and Procedures
- Responsible for the execution of all aspects of supply chain activities including expediting, procurement and negotiation
- Familiar with market scouting and supplier onboarding processes
- Definition of the bidder list for each inquiry
- Preparation of tender documentation as well as definition of pricing summary tailored to the scope of work
- Lead technical & commercial clarification meetings with bidders
- Examine, review and negotiate T&C's
- Prepare and finalize commercial Bid Tabulations and Purchase Orders for all items to be purchased
- Collaborate with Key persons to ensure that company and client expectations are met
- Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and in line with project processes and procedures
- Track and report KPI to measure cost reduction and improve efficiency
- Prepare and tailor project procurement reports in line with project / client requirements
- Comply with code of business conduct and ethics, corporate policies, procedures and work practice

Requirements

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a relevant field is mandatory
- Preferred to be CIPS qualified or industry equivalent
- Record of skills training appropriate for job specific role

Knowledge, skills and experience
- Minimum of 7 years SC experience demonstrating results.
- Detailed knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase/Contract.
- Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
- Industry forms of Subcontract
- ERP systems
- Client contract requirements
- Supply Chain Principles and techniques

Experience of
- Commercial Evaluations, negotiations and terms and condition qualification
- Supplier Relationship Management

About the Company

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.