Supply Chain Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing strategic sourcing and procurement operations across assigned trade or equipment categories. The role ensures supply chain strategies are aligned with organizational objectives, demand planning, supporting cost efficiency, delivery assurance, quality standards, and supplier performance. The role involves managing vendor relationships, optimizing category spend, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet project and operational demands. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Strategy Development:

Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies for identified categories to reflect the business demand for contracting consultants, equipment and services. 

Lead procurement activities for vendor prequalification, tender strategies and route to market, assist in tender management, supply chain and performance management. 

Align supply chain goals, strategies and plans with business medium and long term plans, implement  demand planning and actively engage with the supply chain to ensure delivery and operational services are not compromised and by collaborating with internal stakeholders and the supply chain. 

Ensure compliance with procurement governance frameworks and corporate standards. 

Supplier & Performance Management:

Identify, evaluate, and manage local, regional and global suppliers to support program delivery and service excellence. 

Implement and monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs such as delivery accuracy, quality, responsiveness, and SLA adherence. 

Lead regular supplier reviews and initiate performance improvement plans when required. Report areas of unsatisfactory performance, raise and challenge to resolve and enhance performance deficiencies, and identify potential improvement opportunities which can be capitalized upon. 

Maintain visibility of supplier capacity, production readiness, and associated risks. 

Implement continuous improvement programs to enhance supply chain efficiency. 

Act as focal point and manage the relationship between internal stakeholders and supply chain partners, especially in problem solving, mitigation and resolution. 

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

Drive value engineering, innovation and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining quality and reliability standards. 

Identify and mitigate risks within the supply base, including supply disruptions, compliance issues, and market volatility. 

Mitigate supply chain risks such as long-lead items, import/export challenges, and market disruptions through proactive planning and alternate sourcing strategies. 

Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering alternative procurement methods and approaches, expansion of the company’s supply chain, new technology / supplier opportunities and differing communication techniques and reporting. 

Support sustainability and localization goals by identifying alternative local vendors and incorporating circular economy principles into procurement decisions. 

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insights:

Conduct market research and benchmarking to maintain competitive sourcing strategies. 

Track commodity price trends and supplier capabilities to drive informed decision-making and cost efficiency. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Business Administration, or equivalent. CIPS or equivalent certification preferred  

Minimum Experience: 

10+ years of procurement and supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or strategic sourcing role. 

Previous experience in working with either a government entity, large scale developer and or consultancy / advisory company is preferred. 

Middle East experience preferred