VP Supply Chain (Emirati National)

Black Pearl; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Supply Chain to optimize procurement and contracting processes. The role involves aligning supply chain strategies with financial goals and Emiratization objectives, collaborating with executive leadership, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate should bring extensive supply chain experience and strong leadership skills, with a focus on financial acumen and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in contracts & procurement within a large, complex organization.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting and P&L oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies supporting financial targets.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth and sustainability projects.
• Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Change management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering

Job description

Overview

Our client—a leading engineering firm—seeks a dynamic Vice President of Supply Chain to own and optimize end-to-end procurement and contracting processes. You will partner closely with Finance and senior leadership to align supply chain strategy with financial objectives, Emiratization goals and long-term sustainability plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support financial targets, business objectives and Emiratization initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth, stability and sustainability projects
• Build and sustain strategic relationships with suppliers, vendors and partners for reliable, cost-effective sourcing
• Serve as the central liaison between Supply Chain and other business units to ensure seamless collaboration
• Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing supply chain team, fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Identify and mitigate risks (e.g., disruptions, regulatory compliance, financial impacts) across the supply chain
• Champion best practices and innovative solutions to drive efficiency and competitive advantage
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for the supply chain function
• Prepare and present performance reports, financial analyses and strategic recommendations to the executive team
• Ensure training and development programs equip team members with the necessary technical and behavioral skills
• Embed corporate excellence, sustainability and institutional standards within all supply chain activities
• Guide annual operational planning in line with the organisation’s strategic roadmap

Qualifications

• Emirati national
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
• 12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Proven track record in contracts & procurement within a large, complex organisation (utilities, energy or engineering sector preferred)
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting and P&L oversight
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, manage risk and deliver innovative supply-chain solutions

Please note: Black Pearl does not accept any payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.