VP Supply Chain (Emirati national only)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in supply chain management, with a strong emphasis on Emiratization. You will lead strategies for procurement and contracting processes, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and sustainability plans. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills are essential for this senior leadership role.

Qualifications

• Emirati national only.
• 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.

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

Change management

Financial acumen

Education

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

Master's degree (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

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