Supply Chain manager

The Recruitment Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise material and procurement operations in a fast-paced aviation environment. You will drive strategic direction, manage material management functions, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have significant industry experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role, and possess strong financial management skills. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and build stakeholder partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar industry, including at least 4+ years leading a comparable function.
• Strong experience in building and improving internal processes.
• GCC/regional Middle East experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage material planning, procurement, logistics, and storage activities.
• Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy.
• Manage suppliers and logistics partners, overseeing contracts and negotiations.
• Ensure stock levels and material tracking are accurate.
• Maintain compliance with risk management and material handling standards.
• Lead a small team, setting objectives and providing performance feedback.
• Monitor departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.

Skills

Strong financial and resource management capability

Exceptional planning and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Stakeholder and supplier management

Meticulous attention to detail

Education

MBA or Masters degree

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Job description

We are supporting a key aviation recruitment project and are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise material and procurement operations in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Role Purpose

You will take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain and material management function, driving strategic direction, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost control across the operations centre.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage material planning, procurement, logistics, and storage activities.

Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy aligned with business and financial planning.

Manage suppliers and logistics partners, overseeing contracts, negotiations, lead-times, and delivery timelines.

Ensure stock levels, purchase orders, and material tracking are accurate, reliable, and communicated across operational teams in advance.

Maintain high compliance with risk management, data security, and material handling standards to prevent damage or obsolescence.

Promote cross-business collaboration through clear, consistent, and effective communication.

Lead a small team of direct reports, setting objectives, driving performance, coaching, and providing structured feedback and appraisals.

Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial health, and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimisation.

Support commercial proposals with technical and pricing recommendations when required.

Undertake additional tasks when needed to support business or operational requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

MBA or Masters degree (or equivalent) required.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar industry, including at least 4+ years leading a comparable function.

GCC / regional Middle East experience preferred.

• Proven experience in building and improving policies and internal processes.

Strong financial and resource management capability.

Exceptional planning, organisational, and integration skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder and supplier management.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong drive to scale capability and performance.

Indicative KPI Focus Areas

Internal process improvement and documentation.

Supplier and logistics performance (cost, lead-time, quality, reliability).

Material management compliance and accuracy.

Operational response time and service delivery quality.

Team efficiency, reliability, and system optimisation.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Head of Technical / Material Management Leadership.

Directly supervises a small team (2 direct reports).

Why This Opportunity Matters

This role is ideal for a specialist supply chain leader who wants to drive meaningful operational impact, build long-term stakeholder partnerships, and shape scalable, performance-focused material management strategies in aviation.