(Tax Free) Supply Chain Program Manager (Defense)

(Tax Free) Supply Chain Program Manager (Defense)

The SCM Projects Manager engages with key stakeholders across departments to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate project progress aligned with the SCM strategy for the business. This role is a critical link between stakeholders and SCM to ensure project goals are met, risks are managed, and effective processes with required resources are utilized.

1. Manage, monitor, and report on overall QCD targets on requirements aligned with SCM strategies to ensure effective operations between Projects and SCM.
2. Manage and monitor planning and demand set activities from Projects to ensure effective methods on all requirements in compliance with commitments and delivery schedules.
3. Communicate program needs by leading and attending project meetings and ensure SCM involvement to escalate critical schedule delays and ensure cooperation between stakeholders like Engineering, Planning, and Programs.
4. Monitor Contract statuses and report to Projects and SCM.
5. Build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders to leverage in line with the sourcing strategy to identify opportunities for cost reduction and service efficiency to meet QCD commitments.
6. Oversee and monitor the complete SCM process in terms of Project status to ensure an optimum flow of information and reporting.
7. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of Project information and SCM processes to identify opportunities for improving efficiency in line with changing Project needs and SCM according to market conditions.
8. Regularly review QCD scope with stakeholders and identify risk, claims, or incidents.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Experience

1. Minimum: 10+ years of experience in Project management and SCM with 5+ years in managing planning and procurement function.
2. Preferred: 5+ years of experience in the Defense industry with GCC regional exposure.

Qualifications

1. Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration or equivalent.
2. Preferred: Master’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration / Certified from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS).

Why Join Us?

1. Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the company’s entry into one of the world’s most critical defense markets.
2. Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a global footprint.
3. Competitive salary package, performance-based incentives, and development opportunities.

*NB: All applicants' CVs will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email/mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff. If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*

Firstaff Personnel Consultants
85/86 Grafton Street
Dublin 2
Ireland