JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood are actively expanding our project delivery portfolio within the United Arab Emirates and as such are seeking additional experienced personnel for upcoming work.

One of the major projects we are seeking additional personnel for, is to manage the Design, Procurement, Construction Management, Commissioning Handover to Operations, for a portfolio of safety critical systems across multiple offshore assets.

The project is both very exciting and challenging, with a real focus on portfolio delivery to maximize efficiency and deliver the multiple project scopes safely with no impact on production. The project is due to commence in 2024 and has an estimated duration of three years, however this is a perfect opportunity for the right people to join the growing 'Wood Team' in the United Arab Emirates and forge long-lasting careers with great opportunities for growth and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, directs and supports others engaged in the full range of supply chain activities, while ensuring compliance with company policiesand procedures, and relevant reportingrequirements.
• Accountable for the successful set up and delivery of all projectsupply chain processes, procedures and activities.
• Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approvedbudgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
• Prepare and issue the project specificprocurement execution plan and/or contracting strategy, and contract schedule in line with project scope including the application and association of computerised systems e.g. Oracle & Aveva ERM.
• Establish and manage the project / procurement statusreport (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the project manager.
• Establish and chair regular PSR meetings with client, procurement, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for pre-order deliverables are being maintained.
• Establish and manage the project Expediting & Materials allocation reports, notifying any delays to the project manager.
• Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and reviews the more difficultand complex aspectsof the supply chain workload.
• Ensure that clientmain contract, termsand conditions, schedules, change control procedures and commercial frameworks are embedded in the supply chain activities for the project.
• Ensures that all relevant stakeholders understand both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities.
• Ensure Supplier performance reviews and ongoingmanagement ensuring corrective actions are taken where required.
• Ensures that supply chain team carry out all activity in accordance with the Wood Supply Chain Codeof Conduct, ensuresthat all statutory and legal requirements and applicable processes and procedures are complied with and all documents are filed accurately and fully auditable.
• Promote safe workingpractices and demonstrate safety leadership at all times.
• Act as a role model and championWoods vision, values and behaviours.
• Act as a role model to embed the Financial Management Framework acrossthe business
• Implement robust performance management and development plans for the team, ensuringany gaps are addressed and development and succession planning is managed effectively
• Delivery against internaland external in year savingstargets as per business plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent) in business studies, law, engineering, supply chain or similar discipline/ CIPS qualified or industry equivalent.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Minimum 12 years'SC experience demonstrating results and progression to a similar management position.
• Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
• Industry forms of Subcontract
• Complex Tactical Procurement
• Logistics and Materials Management
• ERP systems & Materials Management Systems
• Client contract requirements
• Supply Chain Principles and techniques

Experience of:

• Leadership, motivation and development of teams and individuals
• Negotiating complex agreements
• Dispute and claim resolution
• Implementation of project supply chain processes and procedures
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience in audit and assurance
• Leading complex tender activities through to completion
• Mobilisation of supply chain post contract award

Personal attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
• Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
• Positively maintain relationships with suppliers, clients and other disciplines
• Strategic thinker contributing to the management and improvement of the overall project
• Planning and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic proactive attitude providing inspiring leadership

Ability to:

• Work as part of project management team
• Lead, manage, motivate and develop teams and individuals in a pressurized environment
• Identify efficiency, process and tool improvement opportunities and successful drive through change

ABOUT US

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. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.