Supply Manager

Role Description

A) Qualifications

• Strong Supply Management and Inventory Management skills, with experience overseeing stock levels, replenishment and material availability.
• Ability to grasp the whole picture, take ownerhsip of the department, develop and expand it in different KSA regions.
• Proficiency in Demand Planning, including forecasting, data interpretation, and coordinating demand with operational and project requirements.
• Experience in Procurement, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and supplier performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, optimize inventory, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency with ERP or supply chain management systems and strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field; relevant professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) are an advantage.
• 5 years minimum experience in a supply chain, procurement, or inventory management role in shipping, logistics or ship agency.
• Commitment to ethical practices, teamwork, continuous improvement, and compliance with company and regulatory standards.

B) Key Responsibilities

• 1.
• Develop and execute the Supply Department's growth strategy.
• 2.
• Coordinate and Cooperate with Ship chandling and procurement department.
• 3.
• Lead business development efforts for the Supply Department.
• 4.
• Coordinate with crews, operators, ship managers, EPC contractors, offshore operators, industrial clients, and government entities.
• 5.
• Develop key account management programs.
• 6.
• Increase repeat business and long-term supply contracts.
• 7.
• Prepare commercial proposals and framework agreements.
• 8.
• Negotiate major supply contracts.
• 9.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop supply department personnel.
• 10.
• Establish clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• 11.
• Build a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• 12.
• Develop succession plans for key positions.
• 13.
• Oversee end-to-end supply operations including:
• RFQ management
• Vendor sourcing
• Purchasing
• Expediting
• Logistics coordination
• Delivery execution
• Documentation
• Customer invoicing support
• Ensure timely delivery of all customer requirements.
• Implement supply chain best practices and SOPs.
• Improve departmental efficiency and responsiveness.

C) Commercial Development

• Identify new business opportunities in:
• -Marine supplies
• -Offshore supplies
• -Industrial procurement
• -Project cargo support services
• -Government and defense sectors
• -Cruise and yacht sectors
• -Establish annual business plans, budgets, and growth targets.
• -Expand market presence across all major Saudi ports.
• -Develop regional partnerships and international supplier networks.
• -Position the company as a preferred procurement and supply partner.
• D) What we offer
• Senior leadership position with direct influence on company strategy.
• Opportunity to build and expand a high-growth business unit.
• Exposure to major shipping, offshore, industrial, and logistics clients.
• Autonomy to develop supplier networks and commercial partnerships.
• Career progression into senior executive leadership positions.
• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based annual bonus linked to revenue, profitability, and growth targets.
• Company mobile phone, laptop, and business tools.
• Business travel opportunities within Saudi Arabia, GCC, and international markets.
• Participation in major strategic projects and expansion initiatives.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment with short decision-making lines.
• Opportunity to contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 maritime and logistics growth agenda.

E) Why Join Faisal Higgi

• Established reputation with decades of operational excellence.
• Diverse business portfolio covering ship agency, logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, project cargo, marine services and procurement.
• Strong relationships with government authorities, ports, shipping lines, and industrial clients.
• Ambitious growth plans focused on becoming a leading integrated maritime and logistics services provider in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
• Opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by building a department that can become a market leader.