Supply Chain Director

One of our prestigious client a leading organization in the oil and gas industry based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is seeking a Supply Chain Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy and verify procedural compliance to company policies and procedures.
• Support Supply Chain activities ensuring that the people structure and resources are adequate to support business needs.
• Establish department strategic goals and objectives while monitoring KPI performance to drive process improvements and bestinclass Supply Chain performance in all areas.
• Interact with all departments to provide Supply Chain support and ensure awareness and compliance with Supply Chain procedures.
• Responsible for the Training and Development of Supply Chain personnel.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets including central warehouse and facilities.
• Support local content initiatives in alignment with regional and national goals.
• Negotiate implement and audit major contracts with vendors ensuring full compliance with laws and company requirements.
• Oversee supplier relationship engagement models monitor supplier/category performance and engage with suppliers to improve performance.
• Direct strategic sourcing functions through strategy resource optimization profitability and KPIs resulting in maximized customer satisfaction.
• Manage tactical procurement activities for all goods and services inclusive of capital and MRO items.
• Ensure procurement best practices are adopted involving Procurement Personnel in commercial negotiations to secure the best quality value and delivery at the lowest cost.
• Manage logistical plans and activities to ensure continuous supply of equipment/spares to rigs across the fleet costeffectively.
• Provide leadership to resolve complex customs issues while ensuring compliant activities to minimize risks.
• Develop and lead Inventory Management Strategy to optimize inventory levels and lower working capital costs.
• Ensure all inventories at onshore and offshore facilities are stored as per company standards.
• Oversee the management of all offshore and onshore warehouses and yards.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures in facilities warehouses and yards tracking compliance reporting.
• Oversee receipt sale and disposal of assets equipment and inventory as per company procedures.
• Lead develop and manage business processes for the ERP system to support Supply Chain.
• Provide functional guidance and training on using ERP and related systems for Supply Chain Management.
• Develop strategic procedures and programs for corporate travel while overseeing travel arrangements (air lodgings etc.) and operations.
• Manage relationships with travel agencies and vendors including negotiating contracts or rates.
• Oversee overall operations of facilities including site support layout planning cleaning and catering.
• Manage the company rental vehicle fleet with vendors.

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Management or a related field in Supply Chain Management.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in all aspects of Supply Chain Management including Global Sourcing and Procurement (Capex MRO) Customs Logistics Inventory Onshore and Offshore Warehousing Travel and Facilities Management.
• Vision and interpersonal skills to drive Supply Chain performance and excellence.
• Ability to manage seniorlevel professionals to perform complex responsibilities requiring judgment commitment and initiative.