JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently looking for a Junior Procurement Specialist to support sourcing, expediting, and materials management activities across our supply chain function

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world

• Accountable for the successful delivery of assigned Supply Chain activities.
• Responsible for the end‑to‑end sourcing process for low‑risk procurement and subcontracting activities, including:
• Conducting price negotiations to achieve measurable cost savings and meet annual savings targets.
• Utilizing the Wood Approved Supplier Register (ASR) and, where required, project/client‑approved supplier lists for supplier evaluation, audits, and selection.
• Supporting supplier performance reviews and contributing to ongoing supplier management, ensuring corrective actions are taken when need
• Responsible for delivering expediting activities, including:\Preparing daily expediting reports and coordinating desk expediting with warehouses or job sites.
• Updating procurement systems with current order status and follow‑up dates.
• Issuing expediting progress reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for materials and logistics activities, including:
  • Preparing shipping documents for all material movements.
  • Timely updating of procurement systems with goods receipts.
  • Supporting warehouse materials handling (OS&D checks, bagging/tagging, preparing shipments, marshalling).
  • Identifying materials shortages and surpluses.
  • Managing requisitioning and control of small tools, consumables, and equipment.
• Ensures all Supply Chain activities are conducted in alignment with project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and established procedures.
• Updates the procurement status report (PSR) in accordance with required on‑site dates and current/estimated delivery times, notifying Supply Chain Management of any delays.
• Ensures full compliance with the Wood Supply Chain Code of Conduct, legal/statutory requirements, and internal processes, including accurate and auditable documentation.
• Promotes safe working practices and demonstrates commitment to safety.
• Understands and embodies Wood's vision, values, and behaviors.
• Works in accordance with the Wood Financial Management Framework.
• Performs all other duties reasonably assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 1-3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related area; experience gained through internships or graduate programs with SOCAR or other well‑known companies is highly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data, reports, and procurement systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier evaluations, basic commercial principles, and procurement processes is an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and methodical in handling tasks.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 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.