Director- SCM

Dubai Limited Investment LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Limited Investment LLC in Dubai seeks a seasoned Head of Supply Chain to develop and execute end-to-end procurement and logistics strategies across the business. You will lead sourcing, warehousing, inventory and distribution functions, while driving supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

The role focuses on cost reduction, process improvement and achieving operational excellence, with accountability for KPIs, budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of supply chain and procurement experience.
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong expertise in procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead procurement, sourcing, logistics, warehousing, inventory and distribution functions.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, contract negotiations and vendor performance.
• Drive cost reduction, process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and supply continuity.
• Monitor supply chain performance via KPIs, analytics and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Build, mentor and develop high-performing supply chain teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Logistics

Inventory management

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Operational excellence

KPI analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration / Engineering

Master's degree and/or certifications (CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, APICS) preferred

Job description

Develop and execute supply chain and procurement strategies aligned with business objectives Lead procurement sourcing logistics warehousing inventory and distribution functions Manage strategic supplier relationships contract negotiations and vendor performance Drive cost reduction process improvement and operational excellence initiatives Ensure optimal inventory levels material availability and supply continuity Monitor supply chain performance through KPIs analytics and reporting Lead budgeting forecasting and cost control activities Build mentor and develop high-performing supply chain teams Ensure compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and sustainability objectives

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.Master's degree and/or professional certifications (CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, APICS) preferred.12+ years of supply chain and procurement experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.Strong expertise in procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier negotiations.Proven success in delivering cost savings, operational improvements, and strategic supply chain initiatives.