Supply Chain Manager jobs in United Arab Emirates

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and executing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, inventory, warehousing, and supplier management. The role ensures the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services to support operational delivery while maintaining compliance, quality, and risk management standards. This role owns the Group’s end-to-end supply chain governance, ensuring standardization, transparency, and strategic sourcing across all factories, projects, and business units.

1. 1. Supply Chain Strategy & Planning
   • Develop and implement the supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
   • Forecast demand and plan procurement, inventory, and logistics requirements.
   • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain performance.
2. 2. Procurement & Supplier Management
   • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
   • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and reliability.
   • Monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
   • Own framework agreements and long-term supplier partnerships.
   • Lead high-value and high-risk contract negotiations.
   • Drive localization strategy and dual-sourcing models.
3. 3. Inventory & Warehouse Management
   • Manage inventory levels, stock replenishment, and warehouse operations.
   • Ensure accuracy of inventory records, stock reconciliation, and reporting.
   • Optimize storage, handling, and material control processes.
4. 4. Logistics & Distribution
   • Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, and distribution.
   • Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment to projects/sites.
   • Manage freight, customs, and logistics cost control.
5. 5. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
   • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and internal controls.
   • Manage supply chain risks, including disruption, supplier dependency, quality issues, and cost volatility.
   • Support audits and governance reviews related to supply chain operations.
6. 6. Financial Management & Cost Control
   • Manage supply chain budget, cost savings initiatives, and spend analysis.
   • Optimize working capital through inventory management and supplier payment terms.
   • Ensure accurate financial reporting of procurement and inventory costs.
7. 7. Leadership & Team Management
   • Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team.
   • Establish clear performance objectives and KPIs for the function.
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and accountability.
   • Design and maintain an optimal supply chain organizational structure.
   • Build succession planning for key roles.
   • Drive capability building in procurement, planning, and logistics.
   • Lead change management for digital transformation initiatives.
8. 8. Production & Factory Integration
   • Align procurement and inventory planning with factory production schedules.
   • Ensure raw material availability for uninterrupted manufacturing.
   • Implement MRP logic within ERP for steel, aluminum, PVC, and prefab lines.
   • Reduce WIP and idle time due to material shortages.

• Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Operations Leadership
• Finance / Cost Control
• Project Managers / Site Operations
• Procurement & Purchasing Teams
• Warehouse & Logistics Teams
• Suppliers & Subcontractors
• Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
• Legal & Compliance
• IT / ERP Systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., CIPS, APICS/CPIM, CSCP).

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive supply chain experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier management.
• Experience in a project-based or industrial environment is preferred.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent planning, forecasting, and analytical abilities.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office.

• Material availability rate vs production plan
• Procurement cycle time (PR → PO → Delivery)
• Cost variance vs BOQ / project baseline
• Supplier concentration risk index
• Obsolete & slow-moving inventory ratio

• Office-based with frequent site/project visits.
• May require travel between sites and suppliers.
• Requires a high level of coordination across multiple stakeholders.