Supply Chain Manager

About This Role

JOB TITLE: Supply Chain Manager

JOB INDUSTRY: Energy/Power and Utilities Industry

JOB LOCATION: Abu Dhabi/Ruwais, UAE

Job Purpose The Supply Chain Manager oversees the organization’s procurement, warehouse, contracts, inventory, and logistics operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and compliant supply of materials, equipment, and services. The role ensures adherence to policies and regulations, provides strategic leadership, strengthens supplier performance, manages costs, and ensures the timely delivery of quality materials to support operational needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee sourcing, vendor selection, negotiation, and purchasing processes.
• Benchmark and review existing procurement systems, process and performance standards and recommend improvements.
• Ensure cost optimization while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory

requirements.

• Supervise warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and dispatch of materials.
• Implement inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of materials.
• Optimize warehouse layout and processes for efficiency and safety.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Oversee preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
• Ensure contractual terms are favourable and compliant with legal and organizational standards.
• Monitor contract performance and manage renewals or amendments.
• Coordinate with legal and finance departments to mitigate contractual risks.
• Maintain proper documentation and contract records.
• Lead and mentor procurement, warehouse, and contracts teams.
• Develop departmental budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for the department.
• Prepare reports on supply chain performance for senior management.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices. Drive digital transformation and system improvements within supply operations.
• Manage decommissioning SCM end- to- end processes including:
• sales auction process for surplus and decommissioned assets
• developing competitive strategies,
• coordinating with legal and finance for approvals, and
• supervising execution to maximize revenue recovery through transparent, compliant bidding.
• Manage logistics operations including transportation, customs clearance, and delivery scheduling.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials across the supply chain.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP, CPSM) preferred.
• Deep understanding of supply chain, procurement activities, processes, methods, tools and techniques
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and ERP platforms
• Financial acumen and budgeting expertise
• Minimum Experience
• 12+ years’ experience in supply chain management, preferably within EPC, energy, or industrial sectors, with at least 5 years in a managerial role