Executive Director Supply Chain Strategy

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a seasoned executive to lead its Supply Chain transformation program. The role will support the VP Supply Chain Management, drive cross-functional initiatives, and oversee ERP, S2P, and contract management implementations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in supply chain or procurement with strong leadership, governance, and change-management experience, preferably with aviation sector exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline required.
• 10+ years in supply chain/procurement with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience leading ERP, procurement, or business transformation programs preferred.
• Aviation experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the VP Supply Chain Management on strategic initiatives.
• Support development and execution of the Supply Chain transformation roadmap.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, contracts, logistics, and supplier management.
• Translate business objectives into actionable Supply Chain programs.
• Drive implementation of ERP, S2P, supplier portal, contract management, and related digital initiatives.
• Lead business process redesign and automation initiatives.
• Establish and monitor transformation KPIs and benefits realization.
• Coordinate with Transformation Office, Digital, Finance, HR, and Operations.
• Provide oversight of sourcing, procurement, contract management, and logistics activities.
• Support resolution of complex commercial and supplier issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements.
• Review and approve high-value procurement recommendations within delegated authority.
• Establish supplier performance management framework
• Lead supplier reviews and strategic vendor engagements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value creation initiatives
• Ensure contract compliance and commercial effectiveness
• Strengthen procurement governance and compliance
• Monitor procurement and contract risks
• Ensure audit findings and control gaps are addressed
• Support development and enforcement of SCM policies and procedures
• Coach and develop SCM managers and high-potential employees
• Embed a high-performance and service-oriented culture
• Support succession planning and capability building across the department

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Governance

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification would be advantageous

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Contract management tools

Job description

Job Purpose To support the VP Supply Chain Management in leading the execution of Oman Air s Supply Chain transformation agenda enhancing operational effectiveness procurement governance digitalization supplier performance and strategic sourcing capabilities The role shall serve as a key leadership position with delegated authority to drive change initiatives oversee cross-functional projects and ensure achievement of supply chain performance objectives

Strategic Leadership

• Act as deputy to the VP Supply Chain Management on strategic initiatives
• Support development and execution of the Supply Chain transformation roadmap
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, contracts, logistics, and supplier management
• Translate business objectives into actionable Supply Chain programs

Transformation amp Change Management

• Drive implementation of ERP, S2P, supplier portal, contract management, and related digital initiatives
• Lead business process redesign and automation initiatives
• Establish and monitor transformation KPIs and benefits realization
• Coordinate with Transformation Office, Digital, Finance, HR, and Operations

Supply Chain Operations

• Provide oversight of sourcing, procurement, contract management, and logistics activities
• Support resolution of complex commercial and supplier issues
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements
• Review and approve high-value procurement recommendations within delegated authority

Supplier amp Contract Performance

• Establish supplier performance management framework
• Lead supplier reviews and strategic vendor engagements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value creation initiatives
• Ensure contract compliance and commercial effectiveness

Governance amp Risk

• Strengthen procurement governance and compliance
• Monitor procurement and contract risks
• Ensure audit findings and control gaps are addressed
• Support development and enforcement of SCM policies and procedures

People Leadership

• Coach and develop SCM managers and high-potential employees
• Embed a high-performance and service-oriented culture
• Support succession planning and capability building across the department

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification would be advantageous preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of Supply Chain, Procurement
• At least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience leading ERP, Procurement, or business transformation programs preferred but not mandatory.
• Aviation experience preferred but not mandatory.