Supply Chain Manager

Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to transform procurement and supply chain functions across various business units. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in centralized procurement, supplier management, and strategic sourcing in the construction and engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement/supply chain leadership roles.
• Proven track record in construction, contracting, and industrial supply chain management.
• Arabic and English proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all activities of the central procurement department.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with company objectives.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and finance teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost Control

Contract Management

Supplier Development

Digital Transformation

Market Intelligence

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s or MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead and transform our end-to-end procurement and supply chain functions across our contracting, real estate development, and industrial business units. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in centralized procurement operations, vendor management, and category leadership—particularly in the construction and engineering domain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Centralized Procurement Leadership:
• Direct and manage all activities of the central procurement department while supporting site-based teams to align with project schedules and client expectations.
• Team Management & Development:
• Lead and mentor procurement, engineering support, and category management teams. Define KPIs, oversee performance reviews, and ensure staff development through structured plans and appraisals.
• Strategic Sourcing:
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that align with overall company objectives, improving cost-efficiency, service quality, and supplier reliability.
• Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation:
• Identify continuous improvement areas across procurement operations, leveraging analytics, benchmarking, and market intelligence to enhance operational outcomes and reduce risk.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Conduct regular business review meetings with internal stakeholders (engineering, construction, real estate, finance) to assess risks, revise strategies, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier & Category Management:
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while managing a team of category managers handling critical material and service categories.
• Digital Transformation & Market Intelligence:
• Drive implementation of procurement technologies (ERP, e-tendering, spend analytics). Build internal market intelligence capabilities to support strategic sourcing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, and finance teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement aligned with technical specifications and project milestones.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)

Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement/supply chain leadership roles

Proven track record in construction, contracting, and industrial supply chain management

Strong command of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Skilled in negotiation, cost control, contract management, and supplier development

Arabic and English proficiency preferred