VP Supply Chain (Emirati national only)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Supply Chain to optimize procurement processes, align supply chain strategies with financial goals, and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and strong financial acumen, with a commitment to Emiratization initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support business objectives.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing supply chain team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth and sustainability projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Leadership

Innovative supply-chain solutions

Education

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

Master's preferred

Job description

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.

Key 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

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria :

Emirati national (only)

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

To explore more opportunities, visit www.blackpearlconsult.com .

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