Head of Supply Chain Management

Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Industry: Power Transmission & Distribution

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Role Summary:

A leading international EPC organization is seeking a Head of SCM to lead the supply chain function across large-scale Power Transmission projects, managing a procurement portfolio of approximately USD 3 Billion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across Power T&D projects
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
• Manage full procurement lifecycle (RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and finalization)
• Ensure timely sourcing of major materials including towers, conductors, transformers, GIS/AIS, cables, insulators, and EPC packages
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and value engineering
• Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key vendors and OEMs
• Identify and onboard new strategic suppliers
• Lead commercial negotiations for high-value contracts
• Mitigate supply chain risks and support seamless project execution
• Collaborate closely with project, engineering, planning, and finance teams
• Lead, mentor, and develop the SCM team

Experience Required:

• 20+ years of overall Supply Chain / Procurement experience
• Minimum 10+ years within Power Transmission & Distribution
• Proven track record in large EPC infrastructure projects
• Strong vendor network (Middle East experience preferred)
• Experience managing large-scale procurement portfolios