Supply Chain Manager Industrial Trading

Decision Management Consultants LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for industrial trading involving operations in the UAE and Iraq. This role will focus on developing procurement strategies, managing logistics for high-value cargo, and overseeing supplier evaluations. The ideal candidate has 8-15 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of cross-border trade routes. Competitive salary and benefits offered as per UAE Labour Law.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits as per UAE Labour Law

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, Master's preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in industrial trading and supply chain.
• Strong understanding of industrial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for industrial materials and equipment.
• Manage logistics for oversized and high-value industrial cargo.
• Coordinate transportation between the UAE and Iraq.

Skills

OEM sourcing

Project cargo handling

Cross-border logistics

Risk mitigation

Supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Were recruiting a Supply Chain Manager Industrial Trading (UAE & Iraq) for one of our clients who is a leading oil and gas company in Dubai UAE.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established oil and gas focused organization with a strong presence in industrial trading project supply and engineering support services. The company works closely with OEMs, manufacturers and authorized distributors to deliver high-quality equipment materials and solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for industrial materials, equipment spare parts and project-based supplies
• Source from OEMs, manufacturers and authorized distributors at local and international levels
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical compliance, cost efficiency, lead times and reliability
• Manage logistics for bulk, heavy, oversized and high-value industrial cargo
• Coordinate sea, air and land transportation between the UAE and Iraq including border movements
• Oversee import and export compliance for industrial goods in both the UAE and Iraq
• Manage warehouses handling industrial inventory, spare parts and project materials
• Support tendering and bidding processes by providing logistics costs, lead times and feasibility inputs
• Monitor supply chain budgets, freight charges, customs duties and warehousing expenses
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier delays, border challenges and geopolitical factors

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
• 815 years of experience in industrial trading or project-based supply chain operations
• Strong exposure to UAE-Iraq industrial trade routes and cross-border logistics
• Proven experience in OEM sourcing, heavy logistics and project cargo handling
• Solid understanding of industrial standards, regulations and compliance requirements
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an added advantage

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law