Supply Chain Manager

Siemens Energy; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international energy technology company in Dammam is seeking an experienced SCM Manager to enhance supply chain resilience and ensure seamless materials flow. Candidates should possess over 8 years of procurement and supply chain management experience, with a strong focus on local customs and supplier relations. This role includes leading strategic procurement initiatives and optimizing inventory systems. A degree in logistics is required, along with fluency in Arabic and strong negotiation skills.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Innovative project leadership opportunities

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of procurement or supply chain management experience in manufacturing.
• 3 years as a manager in the Middle East.
• Hands-on import experience in Saudi Arabia with strong local customs clearance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Supply Chain Assurance System.
• Lead strategic procurement initiatives managing suppliers.
• Establish a supplier performance evaluation system.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Risk management

Procurement experience

Fluency in Arabic

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an SCM Manager, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless flow of materials and components crucial for the Saudi factory’s operations, targeting seasoned professionals with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. You will lead strategic projects that enhance supply chain resilience, directly impacting production efficiency and Siemens Energy’s mission of industrial excellence. Expect a collaborative team culture where your proactive approach to risk management and supplier relations will be instrumental in driving operational success and fostering strong partnerships.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Supply Chain Assurance System, integrating procurement, import, warehousing, and distribution with the production plan.
• Lead strategic procurement initiatives, managing local and international suppliers to build a reliable supply network and reducing total procurement costs.
• Establish a supplier performance evaluation system to monitor delivery times, quality, and costs, optimizing inventory levels and improving capital turnover.
• Manage the customs clearance process for imported materials, ensuring compliance with Saudi regulations and timely arrival of critical materials.
• Implement a modern Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure efficient storage and delivery of raw materials to the production line.
• Lead the procurement and logistics team, ensuring compliance with company policies and Saudi regulations while optimizing supply chain-related costs.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or related fields, with strategic procurement experience.
• At least eight years of procurement or supply chain management experience in manufacturing, including three years as a manager in the Middle East.
• Extensive hands-on import experience in Saudi Arabia, with strong local customs clearance capabilities and familiarity with key transformer raw materials.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle) for procurement and inventory management, with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic as the local working language, with priority given to English communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with strong risk anticipation and mitigation abilities, capable of building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

The job posting will remain open for applications for 14 days from the posting date.