Vice President – Supply Chain | Utilities

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult seeks an experienced Vice President of Supply Chain to lead the end-to-end supply chain for a major UAE utility project. The role requires senior leadership in procurement, logistics, inventory and supplier management within utilities or infrastructure.

The successful candidate will develop strategies to support reliability, financial targets, sustainability and Emiratisation goals while driving continuous improvement and cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership in supply chain, procurement or commercial roles.
• Experience across procurement, contracting, logistics, inventory and supplier management.
• Track record delivering end-to-end supply-chain improvements for large projects.
• Strong understanding of CapEx/OpEx budgeting and cost optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall Supply Chain strategy aligned with business objectives and KPIs.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for capital projects including EPC contracts and major equipment.
• Oversee logistics, inventory planning and supplier performance management.
• Drive digital procurement and supply-chain system integration (ERP, CMMS).
• Prepare and present supply-chain performance reports and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or similar (advantage)

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, fo

Skills

• To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or similar) is an advantage
• Strong experience in operations and maintenance within large-scale infrastructure or industrial environments
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-site operations
• Strong understanding of asset management and maintenance strategies
• Experience in budgeting, planning, and performance management
• Excellent leadership ,communication, and stakeholder management skills
• To view other requirements we have, please visit our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com
• To view other requirements we have please visit our website - www.blackpearlconsult.com