Supply Chain Manager - Industrial valve manufacturing (ball valves, plug valves, control valves)

Confidential Careers; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end operations, including procurement, material planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics for manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will lead international supplier relations, implement optimization strategies, manage MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Microsoft Dynamics), and develop KPIs to drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field
• 8–10 years in SCM/procurement/materials management
• At least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in industrial manufacturing (valves, flow control, oil & gas equipment)
• Experience in international sourcing and negotiations
• Hands-on with MRP, BOM, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Knowledge of Saudi customs, Incoterms
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English; Arabic is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with manufacturing requirements and business objectives
• Manage local and international procurement of raw materials and manufacturing components
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, negotiation, and performance management
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales to ensure material availability
• Oversee MRP, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics
• Monitor procurement lead times and supplier commitments
• Manage international shipments, freight forwarding, and customs clearance
• Optimize procurement costs, inventory levels, and working capital
• Ensure supplier compliance with specifications and standards
• Support local content initiatives and supplier development
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs
• Lead and develop the supply chain team and drive continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

8–10 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or materials management

3+ years in managerial or supervisory role

Experience in industrial manufacturing

International sourcing and supplier negotiations

MRP, BOM, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Key Responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, strategic sourcing, material planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial manufacturing, with proven experience managing international suppliers, ensuring material availability for production, optimizing supply chain costs, and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with manufacturing requirements and business objectives.
• Manage local and international procurement of raw materials, industrial components, castings, forgings, machined parts, and other manufacturing materials.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, negotiation, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Oversee material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, warehousing, and logistics activities.
• Monitor procurement lead times, supplier commitments, and critical materials to minimize production delays.
• Manage international shipments, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and import documentation.
• Optimize procurement costs, inventory levels, and working capital while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industrial standards.
• Support IKTVA and local content initiatives through the development of qualified Saudi suppliers.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, including supplier delivery performance, material availability, inventory accuracy, and cost savings.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or materials management, preferably within industrial manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably within industrial valves, flow control equipment, oil and gas equipment, or engineered mechanical products.
• Proven experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiations, procurement planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Hands-on experience with MRP, BOM, production material planning, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with industrial materials, supplier qualification, and applicable quality standards.
• Knowledge of Saudi customs procedures, international shipping, and Incoterms.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial valve manufacturing or flow control equipment.
• Experience procuring castings, forgings, machined components, and engineered industrial materials.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, or CIPS.
• Familiarity with IKTVA and Saudi local content requirements.