Director Supply Chain - Power

DescriptionDirector Supply Chain - PowerBuilding on our past. Ready for the future.Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.Play an integral role in shaping and delivering world-class supply chain performance on some of the most complex power and data center projects in the market. At Worley, our supply chain leaders are trusted advisors who help translate strategy into execution, ensuring our projects receive the right equipment, materials, and services at the right time and cost.You will be responsible for leading all procurement and supply chain activities for a major capital project, ensuring equipment, materials, and third-party services are sourced in alignment with project schedules, quality requirements, and cost objectives. This role works closely with project leadership, engineering teams, vendors, and global supply chain partners to ensure successful project delivery.Purpose of the roleYou will lead the supply chain strategy and execution for a large-scale project, typically within the power generation or data center sector. The Director, Supply Chain ensures that procurement, contracting, and supplier management activities support overall project objectives related to schedule, cost, quality, and risk.This role provides leadership to supply chain professionals and cross-functional teams while developing procurement strategies, establishing vendor relationships, and driving commercial outcomes that support the long-term success of the project and organization.Core ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for leading all supply chain activities associated with a large or complex capital project, ensuring alignment between procurement execution and project delivery requirements.Key responsibilities include:Developing and implementing the Project Procurement Plan, identifying all major equipment, materials, and third-party contract services required for the project.Defining and executing procurement and contracting strategies that support project schedule, risk management, and cost optimization objectives.Establishing and maintaining a project-specific Approved Vendor List (AVL) that aligns with project technical, commercial, and quality requirements.Overseeing the preparation and issuance of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, ensuring clear technical and commercial specifications.Leading the commercial and technical evaluation of supplier bids, ensuring vendor selection supports best overall value.Preparing and presenting recommendations for award to senior leadership and project stakeholders.Ensuring procurement delivery timelines support project construction and commissioning schedules.Driving cost control and value optimization across all procurement packages.Leading supplier negotiations and contract finalization with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and service providers.Managing third-party contract services including scope definition, commercial terms, and performance monitoring.Leading, mentoring, and developing supply chain teams across multiple disciplines including procurement, contracts, expediting, logistics, and supplier management.Collaborating with engineering, project management, construction, and finance teams to ensure integrated project execution.Driving continuous improvement in systems, processes, and supply chain tools, contributing to the development of best practices across the organization.Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, commercial, and governance requirements across all procurement activities.Providing strategic reporting and recommendations to senior leadership regarding supply chain risks, opportunities, and performance.QualificationsWhat you’ll bring to the roleWhat you’ll bring to the role is a combination of deep supply chain expertise, strategic leadership, and the ability to deliver results within complex project environments.Key qualifications and experience include:Extensive supply chain and procurement leadership experience supporting large capital projects within the power generation, energy infrastructure, or data center sectors.Demonstrated ability to develop and execute large-scale procurement strategies for complex engineering and construction projects.Strong knowledge of major equipment procurement, long-lead materials, construction services contracting, and supplier management.Experience managing global supplier networks and vendor qualification processes.Proven capability to lead multi-disciplinary supply chain teams and manage complex procurement activities through others.Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations, contract structuring, and cost optimization.Ability to analyze complex supplier proposals and make strategic recommendations that impact project success.Experience working closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams in EPC or EPCM environments.Demonstrated success managing multiple procurement packages simultaneously within demanding project schedules.Advanced understanding of supply chain systems, processes, tools, and governance frameworks used in large project delivery.Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and project leadership teams.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex proposals, strategies, and reports to executive leadership.Participative leadership style that fosters collaboration, accountability, and team performance.A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Typically 20+ years of relevant experience, including significant leadership and supervisory responsibility.BenefitsFeel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.If you are ready to lead supply chain strategy on some of the industry’s most complex power and data center projects, we encourage you to apply. Join Worley and help deliver the infrastructure and energy solutions that power the future.About UsAt Worley, we partner with customers to deliver some of the world’s most complex energy, chemicals, and resources projects. Our teams work across the full asset lifecycle—from early concept through engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations.Our people bring deep technical expertise, collaborative problem solving, and a commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes for our customers and communities. Together, we are helping to bridge the transition to more sustainable energy systems while continuing to support the energy, chemicals, and resources the world needs today.Moving forward togetherWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.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.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.Job Field: Supply Chain ManagementSchedule: Full-time