Job Description

For one of our prestigious clients, a leader in the energy industry, we are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to be based in muscat, Oman About the role:

The Supply Chain Manager's main responsibility is to oversee and manage the entire process of delivering requirements for the company's corporate procurement and its Subsidiaries. The role also will be responsible for ensuring proper governance is followed in line with the company-approved Procurement Policy and PSCM functional requirements.

Individual accountabilities/duties: Sourcing Collaborates with other departments to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain strategy. Manages sourcing activities, prioritizing and rebalancing against business objectives. Leads the full sourcing process which includes the development of scope, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, risk mitigation, and contract execution, ensuring the appropriate business involvement at all stages of the process. Verify the application of an end-to-end (Total Cost of Ownership) view in all sourcing decisions. Identifies opportunities and realizes value through effective use of strategic cost management tools Drives, supports, and promotes the use of Procurement Policy and other relevant Procedures to ensure proper procurement governance. Contract Management Identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with key vendors. Works closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality control, and cost-effectiveness. Supports the implementation of new contracts and change of suppliers, ensuring efficient management of change and in particular effective handover to and understanding of contract terms by the End-users. Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals. Shapes contractual terms and conditions, involving legal when required, employing best practices in contracting methods to manage risk and maximize value. Quality Control Monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. Uses data and analytics to measure performance, identifies areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions. Identifies potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate disruptions within the supply chain. Develops contingency plans, assess vulnerabilities, and establish measures to handle unexpected events. Analyse the efficiencies and performance of the supply chain and develop meaningful performance metrics to facilitate benchmarking and measurement of continuous improvement initiatives. Communicates regularly with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and to build a clear understanding of business requirements for third-party spending on goods and services. Managing Staff Lead, manage, and develop direct reports to ensure a high degree of individual competence and professionalism is achieved and displayed.

Experience/qualifications needed: Minimum of 12 years experience in a similar role, preferably in the energy sector with significant exposure to bid design and negotiation of which at least 3 years must be at a leadership/managerial level. Bachelors degree in Business Management with a major in Procurement/SCM/Logistic or equivalent MCIPS or equivalent professional qualifications is preferable Knowledge of relevant software and ERP systems.