Supply Chain Localization Leader

Baker Hughes; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oilfield services company in the UAE is looking for a Supply Chain Localization Leader to drive an integrated localization strategy. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain functions, preferably in the oil and gas sector, and possess strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing the localization strategy, supplier engagement, and compliance with local frameworks. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years with supply chain function, preferably in oil and gas.
• Proven experience in supply chain localization and/or supplier development.
• Thorough understanding of MoIAT and ADNOC frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain localization strategy in the UAE.
• Perform analysis of current supply chain practices and diagnostics.
• Engage with suppliers for ICV certifications and training workshops.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive localization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's in supply chain, engineering, procurement, or business

Job description

Do you enjoy working on Supply Chain projects

Would you like the opportunity to work for oilfield services company

Join our team

Our Oilfield Services business provides intelligent connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. Our team arranging technical expertise to meet our client expectation. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to reliably and efficiently improve their operations.

Partner with the best

As the Supply Chain Localization Leader you will be responsible for leading and executing an integrated Supply Chain Localization strategy under UAE Unified ICV Program v4.0 targeting Goods Manufactured and Third-Party Spend to shift sourcing from import-heavy to locally optimized. You will drive measurable ICV uplift ensuring compliance with MOIAT and ADNOC frameworks and spearheading facility optimization projects across UAE to enhance operational efficiency and local value creation.

As a Supply Chain Localization Leader you will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing Supply Chain Localization Strategy for Baker Hughes business in the UAE. Targeting shift to UAE Based ICV-Certified Suppliers. Specific categories focus is needed on are Goods Manufactured as well as Third Party Spend.
• Performing analysis of current supply chain Practices conducting existing spend diagnostics mapping high spend categories to UAE-Made alternatives.
• Revamping Supply Chain for Local Sourcing Partner with Local suppliers for active participation in Local Supplier Development programs.
• Engaging with Suppliers to support their ICV Certifications and Scores Conducting supplier training workshops in Conjunction with the ICV Leader.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Business Segments GeoZones Supply Chain) to drive UAE-based supply chain localization in alignment with the established localization strategy
• Ensuring compliance with MoIAT and ADNOC ICV frameworks; Supporting with Internal / External ICV Audits specific to Third Party Spend and Goods Manufactured categories.
• Identifying and leading facility cost optimization projects throughout the UAE Baker Hughes business.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in supply chain Engineering Procurement or Business.
• Minimum 5 Years with Supply Chain function preferably within the Oil and Gas industry.
• Thorough understanding of the MoIAT and ADNOC In Country Value frameworks (is preferred).
• Proven Supply Chain Localization and/or Supplier Development experience.
• Strong Analytical and Data Driven Decision making ability to work within a matrix organization while leading with influence executive communication Skills.

Working with Us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce train reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

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