Supply Chain Director

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for leading, optimizing, and managing the full spectrum of supply chain operations, including procurement, warehousing, logistics and contracts. This leadership role oversees a large-scale team across multiple functions and ensures the efficient and timely procurement of spare parts for military vehicles, compliance with government requirements, and seamless integration with ERP systems.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a strong background in defense-sector procurement, extensive experience in warehouse and inventory management, and proven capability in navigating government processes within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Key Responsibiliti

esStrategic Leadership & Supply Chain Manageme

• ntDevelop and implement end-to-end supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goal
• s.Oversee large teams across supply chain, procurement, logistics, and contract managemen
• t.Drive operational excellence across sourcing, purchasing and warehousin
• g.Ensure high service levels, supplier performance, and accuracy of materials and spare parts suppl

y.
Procurement & Vendor Managem

• entLead procurement strategies focused on military vehicle spare parts and critical componen
• ts.Manage supplier relationships, evaluate vendor performance, and negotiate long-term agreemen
• ts.Ensure compliance with internal policies as well as Saudi government procurement standar
• ds.Optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines through effective sourcing strategi

es.
Warehouse & Inventory Manage

• mentOversee warehouse operations, including storage, inventory accuracy, and material f
• low.Develop and enforce SOPs for warehouse operations, safety, and inventory cont

• rol.
  Implement inventory optimization techniques to minimize shortages and excess s
• tock.Ensure effective management of spare parts categorization and lifec

ycle.
ERP & Systems Integ

• rationLead the implementation, enhancement, and utilization of ERP systems with the Defense c
• lient.Ensure accurate data integrity, forecasting, planning, and reporting across the supply
• chain.Drive digital transformation initiatives to improve visibility and operational effic

iency.
Government & Regulatory Com

• plianceAct as the primary point of contact for interactions with Saudi government
• bodies.Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, government procurement frameworks, and defense-related proc
• edures.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local compliance laws, customs regulations, and import/export pro

cesses.
Contracts & Risk Ma

• nagementOversee contract creation, negotiation, renewal, and compliance for suppliers and subcont
• ractors.Identify supply chain risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure business con
• tinuity.Develop strong contractual governance frameworks across procurement act

ivities.
Qualifications & E

• xperienceMinimum 15 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, and vendors and contract ma
• nagement.Strong background in defense, military vehicles, or spare parts pro
• curement.Proven experience managing large, multi-disciplinary supply cha
• in teams.Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or
• similar).Demonstrated understanding of Saudi Defense Sector regulations and pr
• ocurementStrong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capa
• bilities.Excellent communication skills in Arabic and

English.
Prefer

• red SkillsExperience working with MNG, military projects, or government co
• ntractors.Knowledge of supply chain digitalization, demand forecasting, and cost opt
• imization.Strong analytical and decision-maki
• ng skills.Ability to manage complex supply chain networks and high-value procurement a

ctivities.