Vice President – Supply Chain | Utilities

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Vice President – Supply Chain to lead and transform the end-to-end supply chain for a major UAE utility. The role demands extensive experience in procurement, logistics, inventory and supplier management across utilities, water, power or infrastructure.

The successful candidate will develop and execute strategies to support reliability, financial performance and capital projects while promoting Emiratisation and local talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in SCM or related field; strategically capable leader.
• Experience leading end-to-end supply chain and procurement.
• Strong procurement, contract management and supplier relations.
• Experience with ERP, e-procurement and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement overall supply chain strategy in line with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end procurement for capital projects and maintenance programs.
• Oversee logistics planning, inventory strategies and demand forecasting.
• Lead supplier performance management and strategic sourcing.
• Drive digital procurement and supply-chain system integration.
• Monitor KPIs and drive cost optimization and continuous improvement.
• Prepare performance reports for senior leadership and finance teams.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing supply chain organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supply chain

Procurement

Contract management

ERP systems

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP

Maximo

CMMS

Job description

Job description

Black Pearl Consult is looking for an experienced Vice President – Supply Chain to lead and transform the end-to-end supply chain function for a major utility environment in theUAE.

This senior leadership opportunity is suited to an accomplished Supply Chain, Procurement or Commercial executive with extensive experience managing complex procurement, contracting, logistics, inventory and supplier‑management operations within utilities, water, power, energy, engineering or infrastructure.

The successful candidate will develop and execute supply‑chain strategies that support operational reliability, financial performance, capital projects, maintenance requirements, sustainability and local talent development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall Supply Chain strategy aligned with business objectives, financial targets, operational KPIs and Emiratisation goals.
  
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for capital projects, including EPC contracts, civil works, mechanical and electrical equipment.
  
• Oversee procurement and logistics planning for long‑lead items to support projects and operational requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain critical‑spares and inventory strategies, using demand planning, ERP and CMMS data to optimise stock levels.
  
• Lead strategic sourcing and manage framework agreements, service‑level agreements and supplier contracts with suppliers, OEMs and logistics providers.
  
• Oversee logistics, just‑in‑time delivery, customs clearance and vendor‑managed inventory programmes.
  
• Drive supplier performance management, including supplier selection, relationship management, performance reviews and corrective actions.
  
• Implement and optimise digital procurement and supply‑chain systems, including ERP, e‑procurement and CMMS integration.
  
• Monitor key Supply Chain KPIs, including inventory turnover, order‑cycle time, supplier on‑time delivery and procurement costs, and drive continuous improvement.
  
• Lead CapEx and OpEx procurement budgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation initiatives.
  
• Identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks, including supplier, geopolitical, regulatory, logistics and operational risks.
  
• Prepare and present supply‑chain performance reports, cost‑benefit analyses and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
  
• Work closely with Finance, Engineering, Operations, HSSE, Quality and Environmental teams to ensure effective supply‑chain delivery.
  
• Ensure materials, suppliers and contractors comply with applicable regulatory, quality, safety and sustainability requirements.
  
• Embed sustainability and circular‑economy principles into procurement and supply‑chain strategies.
  
• Build, lead and mentor a high‑performing Supply Chain organisation, while supporting Emiratisation and local talent development.
  
• Establish and maintain supply‑chain policies, processes, controls and governance frameworks.
  
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and technology adoption across procurement, logistics, inventory and supplier management.
  

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline.
  
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or a related function.
  
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within utilities, water, power, energy or engineering/infrastructure sectors.
  
• Proven experience leading end-to-end supply chain, procurement and supplier management functions.
  
• Strong experience in procurement and contract management for large‑scale capital projects, EPC contracts and maintenance programmes.
  
• Hands‑on experience in logistics planning, inventory management, critical spares and demand forecasting.
  
• Strong understanding of CapEx and OpEx budgeting, forecasting, cost control and cost‑saving initiatives.
  
• Experience implementing or managing ERP, e‑procurement and CMMS systems, with exposure to platforms such as SAP, SAP Ariba, Maximo or similar systems.
  
• Strong experience in supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, framework agreements and service‑level agreements.
  
• Demonstrated ability to identify and manage supply‑chain, supplier, logistics and regulatory risks.
  
• Strong understanding of sustainability, responsible procurement and circular‑economy principles.
  
• Excellent negotiation, commercial, analytical and stakeholder‑management skills.
  
• Proven ability to present supply‑chain performance, financial analysis and strategic recommendations to C‑suite and senior leadership.
  
• Demonstrated experience in leading, developing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Experience supporting Emiratisation and local talent development initiatives is preferred.
  
• Ability to work effectively within a regulated utility/infrastructure environment and manage complex projects and stakeholders.