Supply Chain Senior Manager

1w1 week ago

Wood

Milan, IT · Full-time · €85,000 – €120,000

About this role

Wood is recruiting a Supply Chain Senior Manager to join the Technical organization, which comprises Supply Chain, Engineering, Process, Technical HSE, Quality & Assurance, and Project Control. The role reports directly to the Project Delivery Director – Europe and manages procurement for complex plants in Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Sciences, and Energy sectors. Position based at Milan office with travel in Italy and internationally.

The Supply Chain Senior Manager leads all aspects of purchasing materials, services, construction contracts, and post-award administration. Responsibilities include interfacing with Wood departments, customers, and external parties to coordinate supply chain from bill of quantities to purchase orders and contracts. Also handles material expediting, inspections, and construction contracts administration after award.

Direct reports include Head of Supply Chain for Spain, Head of Purchasing, and Head of Subcontracts, all based in Milan or Madrid offices. Serves as member of divisional Supply Chain Leadership Team and key business partner on Senior Leadership Team. Contributes to broader business strategy and performance.

Key focus on delivering value through efficiencies, eliminating waste, reducing costs, and implementing SCM improvement plans. Drives process enhancements, compliance, and common ways of working while developing supply chain teams. Acts as change agent supporting tendering, resource allocation, and performance management.

Requirements

Leadership experience in supply chain for Chemical, Petrochemical, Life Sciences, or Energy industry projects
Expertise in material purchasing, expediting, inspections, and construction contracting
Knowledge of supply chain processes from scope definition through inquiry, purchase orders, and contract administration
Ability to develop SCM strategies, category strategies, and improvement initiatives
Proven track record in driving efficiencies, eliminating waste, and reducing costs across third-party spend
Experience leading and developing supply chain teams with robust performance management
Strong commitment to safe working practices and visible safety leadership

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities related to material purchasing, expediting, and inspections
Oversee construction contracting for projects involving complex plants
Lead purchasing of materials, services, and placement of construction contracts
Administer contracts post award, including expediting, inspections, and construction contracts management
Interface with departments, customers, and external parties to coordinate supply chain activities from bill of quantities to purchase orders
Develop and implement Supply Chain Management improvement plans to drive efficiencies and reduce costs
Provide strategic direction for the function and support business objectives
Identify resource requirements, assign personnel, and implement performance management for teams