Head of Supply Chain

Michael Page International (UAE); Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Dubai seeks an experienced professional to develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies across diverse sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in managing supply chains for manufacturing and industrial materials. This role offers the opportunity to partner with senior leadership and drive excellence in operations within a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of end-to-end Procurement and Supply Chain experience.
• Proven experience in large, diversified organizations.
• Strong background in procurement strategy and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Establish procurement mechanisms for efficient sourcing.
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance using data and KPIs.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supply chain optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Data analysis for supply chain

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established group of business across several industrial and manufacturing segments, known for its robust operations and innovative processes. They offer a structured working environment with a focus on excellence and continual improvement.

Job Description

• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies that align with the group's business goals across diverse sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
• Establish and optimize procurement mechanisms, policies, and processes to support efficient sourcing, vendor management, and cost control across multiple sub-companies.
• Coordinate logistics and inventory operations to ensure timely availability of materials, reduce waste, and support production across facilities including those for specialized vehicles and machinery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with finance, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure transparency, compliance, and seamless execution of supply chain activities.
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance, leveraging data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, embedding best practices across all supply chain and procurement functions.

The Successful Applicant

• 12+ years of end to end Procurement and Supply Chain experience in the relevant sector
• Proven experience in leading supply chain functions within large, diversified organizations.
• Strong background in procurement strategy, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to initiate and scale operations in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing supply chains for manufacturing, machinery, automotive and industrial materials
• Capable of empowering teams and embedding robust mechanisms for long-term success.

What’s on Offer

Partner closely with senior leadership to shape and lead the Procurement and Supply Chain function within a fast-growing, multi-sector organization.