Director, Supply Chain

Worley•Houston, TX

About The Position

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 role: You 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Leading all supply chain activities associated with a large or complex capital project, ensuring alignment between procurement execution and project delivery requirements.
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.