Senior Supply Chain Manager

Wood

Supply Chain Senior Manager managing procurement and contract activities in Milan, Italy. Overseeing teams and supply chain efficiency in a leading consulting and engineering firm.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeMilan • 🇮🇹 ItalySeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Supply Chain Senior Manager will be responsible for the leadership and management of all aspects associated to purchasing of materials, purchasing of services, placement of contracts for construction works and contracts’ administration post contract award.
As part of the role, the Supply Chain Senior Manager will interface with other departments of Wood, customers and external parties in order to manage and coordinate all supply chain activities, from bill of quantities / scope definition through the inquiry processes up to the purchase orders/contracts placement.
After purchase orders/contracts placement, the Supply Chain Senior Manager will also have the responsibilities associated to material Expediting & Inspection as well Construction Contracts administration after contract award.
Key aspects of the role include delivering value by identifying efficiencies, eliminating waste and reducing costs across the supply chain. This includes developing and implementing Supply Chain Management (SCM) improvement plans, driving process and systems enhancements, ensuring compliance and assurance and embedding common ways of working.
The role will also be responsible for developing and leading supply chain teams. The individual will be a member of the divisional Supply Chain Leadership Team, supporting the wider supply chain strategy and its delivery. In addition, the role will act as a key business partner, sitting on the divisional Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the shaping of broader business strategy and performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master or Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines (business studies, law, engineering, supply chain or similar discipline)
Minimum of 15 years’ Supply Chain experience, demonstrating strong performance, progression, and achievement in roles of increasing responsibility, including progression to a comparable management position
Strong expertise in Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
In‑depth knowledge of industry‑standard forms of subcontracting
Proven experience in both strategic and tactical procurement
Strong understanding of Supply Chain principles, methodologies, and best‑practice techniques
Demonstrated application of Supply Chain theory through effective operational delivery
Fluent in Italian and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain ManagementSubcontract AgreementsFramework AgreementsStrategic ProcurementTactical ProcurementSupply Chain PrinciplesOperational DeliveryProcess EnhancementsCost ReductionMaterial Expediting

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentInterdepartmental CoordinationCommunicationEfficiency IdentificationWaste EliminationBusiness PartnershipStrategic ContributionPerformance ManagementProblem Solving