Head of SCM – Power T&D

Cipher7 Business Consulting & Digital Solutions; Sharjah; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-status benefits

Medical insurance

Annual air tickets and visa support

Job summary

Cipher7 Business Consulting & Digital Solutions seeks a seasoned Head of Supply Chain Management to lead procurement and SCM for a Power T&D client. The role spans 25+ countries and 150+ projects, directing strategic sourcing and risk management for large-scale energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities include shaping the end-to-end strategy, managing 30–40 procurement professionals, and building long-term OEM/EPC partnerships across regions to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of senior-level procurement and supply chain leadership in Power T&D or large EPC projects.
• Deep understanding of electrical transmission infrastructure and high‑voltage equipment.
• Global/regional exposure with GCC project delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute end-to-end SCM and procurement strategy for Power T&D projects.
• Oversee high-value direct equipment procurement and framework agreements.
• Lead a procurement organisation of 30–40 professionals with 7–8 direct reports.
• Establish long-term OEM/EPC partnerships across Europe, Asia and international markets.
• Drive commercial negotiations, cost optimisation, and supply chain resilience.
• Collaborate with executive teams to ensure material flow, logistics, and site execution.

Job description

Position: Head of Supply Chain Management – Power T&D

Location: Middle East

Sector: Power Transmission, Distribution & Infrastructure

Package and Relocation: The package includes family-status benefits, medical insurance, annual air tickets, visa and applicable levy support, and an annual bonus

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Head of Supply Chain Management to lead and transform global procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations for our client's Power Transmission & Distribution business.

Operating across a multi-country footprint spanning 25+ countries and managing over 150+ concurrent projects, this leadership role oversees approximately US$3 billion in annual procurement spend. You will direct strategic sourcing, framework agreements for critical high-voltage equipment, and vendor resilience to power large-scale energy infrastructure safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and execute the end-to-end SCM and procurement strategy for the Power T&D business, aligning commercial goals with major infrastructure project delivery.
• Complex Sourcing & Frameworks: Oversee procurement of high-value direct equipment and packages (including high-voltage transformers, switchgear, cabling, substations, and overhead lines).
• Team & Organizational Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing procurement organisation comprising 30–40 professionals and 7–8 direct reports.
• Global OEM & EPC Partnerships: Establish strategic, long-term enterprise models and framework agreements with Tier-1 global OEMs and EPC contractors across Europe, Asia, and international markets.
• Commercial Governance & Risk Mitigation: Drive aggressive commercial negotiations, cost optimisation, supply chain resilience, and robust risk management strategies to insulate projects from global supply chain volatility.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with executive project delivery, engineering, and regional leadership teams to ensure seamless material flow, logistics, and site execution.

Profile & Requirements:

• Experience: 20+ years of senior-level procurement and supply chain leadership experience within Power T&D, energy, utilities, or large-scale EPC/infrastructure environments.
• Technical Acumen: Deep understanding of electrical transmission infrastructure, high-voltage equipment, and substation build packages.
• Global & Regional Exposure: Strong background managing international supply chains and multi-geography vendor bases. GCC project delivery experience is a strong preference.
• Leadership Competency: Exceptional stakeholder management, board-level reporting, and cross-functional team leadership capabilities.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive, tax-efficient executive compensation package.
• Comprehensive family-status benefits, medical insurance, annual air tickets, and visa/levy support.
• Performance-based annual bonuses and relocation/housing assistance.

Interested in joining a high-impact leadership team driving the future of energy transition and grid infrastructure?