Global Supply Chain Director - Kuwait Relocation

Client of The Global Search Company; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of The Global Search Company is seeking a Supply Chain Director to relocate to Kuwait, providing strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, logistics and inventory management. The role covers governance, supplier performance and international distribution to support diverse programmes.

The successful candidate will guide forecasting, planning and cross-border operations, while driving cost efficiency and visible governance across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across supply chain, procurement and logistics.
• Experience managing complex international or multi-site supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contracts, inventory management and international logistics.
• Demonstrable success improving governance, efficiency, cost control and supplier performance.
• Experience working across emerging or operationally challenging markets would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder-management and team-leadership capabilities.
• A relevant degree is required; professional supply chain or procurement qualifications would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation's overall supply chain and procurement strategy.
• Lead international sourcing, supplier selection, tendering and contract negotiations.
• Oversee logistics, warehousing, inventory, transportation and cross-border distribution.
• Establish robust governance, compliance and supplier-performance frameworks.
• Improve forecasting, procurement planning and visibility across locations.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate expenditure and improve commercial value.
• Develop contingency plans capable of supporting urgent operational requirements.
• Introduce KPIs, reporting systems and service-level standards.
• Lead, develop and align supply chain teams operating across different countries.
• Partner with finance, operations and senior leadership to support objectives.

Skills

Senior leadership

International supply

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic sourcing

Governance & cost control

Degree required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Client of The Global Search Company is seeking a Supply Chain Director to relocate to Kuwait, providing strategic leadership across procurement, sourcing, logistics and inventory management. The role covers governance, supplier performance and international distribution to support diverse programmes.

The successful candidate will guide forecasting, planning and cross-border operations, while driving cost efficiency and visible governance across multiple countries.