Wood

Senior Buyers – Supply Chain

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Greenville • South Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities that they are responsible for.
  • Responsible for the end to end sourcing process (Strategy through Close Out) for the major procurement/subcontract packages assigned to them.
  • Provides guidance, direction and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific responsibilities.
  • Provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities.
  • Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
  • Assisting with development of processes and procedures, and communication to relevant personnel.
  • Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the supply chain lead.
  • Attend regular PSR meetings with client, engineering and/or project management personnel to ensure dates for preorder deliverables within their portfolio are being maintained.
  • Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and reviews tasks as assigned to direct reports.
  • Utilization of Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) supplemented when required by project/client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection.
  • Carry out Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required.
  • Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with and all actions are fully auditable.
  • Ensures that direct reports have a clear understanding of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provides guidance, direction and support.
  • Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership at all times.
  • Understands and lives Woods vision, values and behaviours.
  • Understands and works to the Wood Financial Management Framework.
  • Assist in applying robust performance management and development plans for direct reports.
  • Capture all internal and external in year savings targets as per business plan.
  • Assist in the implementation of global/regional/country initiatives as per business plans.

Requirements

  • Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent), CIPS qualified or industry equivalent.
  • Record of skills training appropriate for job specific role.
  • Minimum of 7 years SC experience demonstrating results.
  • Detailed knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase/Contract.
  • Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements.
  • Industry forms of Subcontract.
  • ERP systems.
  • Client contract requirements.
Benefits
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Process & Chemicals sector.
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed 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; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
  • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementprocurementcontract managementsupplier evaluationnegotiationperformance managementprocess developmentcommercial evaluationssubcontract agreementsframework agreements
Soft Skills
leadershipguidancecommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingteam managementstakeholder engagementsafety leadershipprioritizationsupport
Certifications
CIPS qualifiedBachelor Degree or Equivalent