Head of Supply Chain & Logistics Excellence

Y-Axis; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektifa is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize its end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimization, ensure regulatory compliance, establish performance KPIs, and mentor the team to pursue continuous improvement across all entities.

This role requires a strong track record in procurement and operations, with a strategic vision to align supply chain activities with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, business administration or related field.
• Postgraduate degree preferred with minimum 10 years in supply chain and procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the supply chain function’s budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Establish performance tracking frameworks and KPIs to measure supply chain effectiveness.
• Develop procurement frameworks, supplier qualification processes and governance standards.
• Oversee procurement activities, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Lead logistics operations, optimize transportation networks, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Oversee warehouse operations, inventory management, and stock optimization across entities.
• Monitor supply chain performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance supply chain capabilities.
• Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Warehouse management

Supplier management

Supply chain optimization

Budget management

KPIs

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Postgraduate Degree preferred; min 10 years in SCM & Procurement

Job description

Ektifa is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize its end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and supplier relationships. You will drive cost optimization, ensure regulatory compliance, establish performance KPIs, and mentor the team to pursue continuous improvement across all entities.

This role requires a strong track record in procurement and operations, with a strategic vision to align supply chain activities with business goals.