Supplier Relationship Management Specialist

Wood PLC•Houston, TX

63d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for owning the end-to-end supplier onboarding process, ensuring suppliers are properly qualified, compliant, and aligned with company standards before engagement in projects. The SRM Specialist will also develop and maintain supplier performance metrics, dashboards, and reports, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement across all vendor relationships. This position is key to building a strong, reliable, and compliant supplier base that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field.
5+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or supply chain governance.
Proven experience managing supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance tracking processes.
Strong understanding of procurement principles, commercial terms, and vendor evaluation methodologies.
Experience using ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent) and data analytics/reporting tools (Power BI, Excel).
Knowledge of supplier audit processes, compliance standards, and risk management practices.
Experience in developing or managing supply chain KPIs and performance dashboards.
Familiarity with EPC, energy, or industrial project environments preferred.
Supplier onboarding and qualification management
KPI design, reporting, and data visualization
Relationship management and communication
Risk and compliance awareness
Process improvement and standardization
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Collaboration across functional teams
ERP and data analytics proficiency

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with EPC, energy, or industrial project environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and manage the supplier onboarding and qualification process, ensuring all new vendors meet quality, safety, commercial, and compliance standards prior to approval.
Develop and maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL), ensuring it is continuously updated and accessible across the organization.
Coordinate cross-functionally with Procurement, QA/QC, HSSE, Finance, and Legal during the supplier qualification and due diligence process.
Establish and manage supplier performance monitoring tools and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
Prepare and present supplier performance reports and dashboards to Supply Chain and project leadership.
Support implementation of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, including performance reviews, audits, and feedback loops.
Identify and escalate supplier performance issues and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Conduct supplier data analysis and benchmarking to support sourcing and procurement strategies.
Assist in the development and deployment of supply chain governance frameworks and standard operating procedures.
Promote ethical conduct, compliance with company policies, and alignment with corporate Supply Chain Code of Conduct.
Support internal audits and external compliance reviews related to supplier qualification and management.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supplier engagement, efficiency, and collaboration.

Benefits

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Offering onsite working.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

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