Supply Chain Senior Manager

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Wood is recruiting a Supply Chain Senior Manager to join the “Technical” organization, which comprises, in addition to Supply Chain, Engineering, Process, Technical HSE, Quality & Assurance, and Project Control. The position will be based at Wood’s Milan office (Corsico), with availability to travel within Italy and internationally as required.

The Supply Chain Senior Manager will report directly to the Project Delivery Director – Europe and will primarily be responsible for managing procurement activities related to:

• Material purchasing, expediting, and inspections
• Construction contracting

for projects involving complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Sciences, and Energy industry sectors.

The Head of Supply Chain for Spain (based at Wood’s Madrid office), the Head of Purchasing (based at Wood’s Milan office), and the Head of Subcontracts (based at Wood’s Milan office) will report directly to the Supply Chain Senior Manager.

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The Role

• The Supply Chain Senior Manager will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects associated to purchasing of materials, purchasing of services, placement of contracts for construction works and contracts’ administration post contract award.
• As part of the role, the Supply Chain Senior Manager will interface with other departments of Wood, customers and external parties in order to manage and coordinate all supply chain activities, from bill of quantities / scope definition through the inquiry processes up to the purchase orders/contracts placement. 
• After purchase orders/contracts placement, the Supply Chain Senior Manager will also have the responsibilities associated to material Expediting & Inspection as well Construction Contracts administration after contract award.
• Key aspects of the role include delivering value by identifying efficiencies, eliminating waste and reducing costs across the supply chain. This includes developing and implementing Supply Chain Management (SCM) improvement plans, driving process and systems enhancements, ensuring compliance and assurance and embedding common ways of working.
• The role will also be responsible for developing and leading supply chain teams. The individual will be a member of the divisional Supply Chain Leadership Team, supporting the wider supply chain strategy and its delivery. In addition, the role will act as a key business partner, sitting on the divisional Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the shaping of broader business strategy and performance.

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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