Supply Chain Manager - Oil & Gas

DMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in Dubai seeks a Supply Chain Manager to develop procurement strategies and oversee logistics for projects in UAE and Iraq. The candidate should have a strong background in industrial trading, an engineering degree, and substantial experience with UAE–Iraq logistics. This role offers a competitive salary and employee benefits as per UAE Labour Law.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in industrial trading or project-based supply chain operations.
• Strong exposure to UAE–Iraq industrial trade routes.
• Proven experience in OEM sourcing, heavy logistics, and project cargo handling.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies for industrial materials and project supplies.
• Source from OEMs and manage logistics for heavy industrial cargo.
• Coordinate transportation between the UAE and Iraq.

Skills

Procurement strategies

Supplier evaluation

Logistics management

Cross-border logistics

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We're recruiting a Supply Chain Manager - Oil & Gas - (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)
• 8–15 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