Vice President, Supply Chain

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

HALCON, part of EDGE Group’s Missiles and Weapons Cluster, is looking for a visionary Vice President – Supply Chain to lead procurement and logistics operations. You will drive strategies for sourcing, vendor relations, and lifecycle cost optimization, making a significant impact on defence innovation. This leadership role involves overseeing effective supplier governance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align operations with production goals.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape regional and global supply chain strategy

Part of a bold and agile team redefining defence technologies

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior-level supply chain experience in aerospace, defence, or automotive.
• Proven leadership in building and mentoring high-performance teams.
• Certifications such as CPIM, CPM, or Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive supply chain transformation through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships.
• Lead contract negotiations, supplier assessments, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee transportation logistics and warehousing to ensure efficient product flow.

Skills

Procurement Analytics

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

MBA (preferred)

Job description

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Lead Strategic Supply Chain Excellence at the Cutting Edge of Defence Innovation

HALCON, part of EDGE Group’s Missiles and Weapons Cluster, is seeking a visionary Vice President – Supply Chain to spearhead world-class procurement and logistics operations. In this executive leadership role, you will drive transformative strategies across sourcing, planning, vendor relations, and lifecycle cost optimization to support HALCON’s advanced manufacturing and defence innovation objectives.

As a key member of the senior leadership team reporting directly to the CEO, you will influence cross-functional decisions, shape supply chain governance, and build long-term resilience in our supplier ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Drive HALCON’s supply chain transformation through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence.

Build and optimize a resilient end-to-end procurement and logistics model that balances cost, quality, service, and compliance.

Lead contract negotiations, supplier assessments, and risk management strategies.

Collaborate with executive and engineering teams to align supply chain activities with product development and production goals.

Oversee transportation logistics and warehousing to ensure efficient product flow across our global supply chain.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, supply chain digitization, and Emiratization priorities.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business (MBA preferred).

15+ years of senior-level supply chain experience, ideally in aerospace, defence, or automotive sectors.

Strong expertise in procurement analytics, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization.

Proven leadership in building and mentoring high-performance teams.

Certifications such as CPIM, CPM, or Six Sigma are a plus.

Why Join Us

At EDGE, you’ll be part of a bold and agile team redefining defence technologies for a safer future. This role is an opportunity to shape regional and global supply chain strategy in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets execution.

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Supply Chain • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates