Supply Chain Head

Job Description : HEAD OF STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN UAE eporting to: CEO Department: Procurement The purpose of this role is: · To drive savings and business performance in the global supply chain function across a range of operating companies · To create a global network of partners and suppliers to allow the group to both build remote from its operating companies and to gain commercial advantage from technology partnerships · To develop the capability of the global supply chain team – this includes building supply chain hubs in India and Singapore to leverage the local presence and low cost suppliers in these regions Key accountabilities: · Developing a credible supply chain that can meet project timescale and quality requirements from across the world, including low cost areas such as India and China · The supply chain will include fabrication and manufacturing partners that could execute significant packages of work for the group in locations close to customers and / or remote from the businesses operating companies – Qatar, South East Asia, India, China, Brazil for example. · Developing a culture of collaboration between the sites to share best practice and supplier knowledge · Developing long term strategic supplier relationships to reduce cost · Developing strategies and suppliers for supporting efficient in-country-value in our key territories Education & Training: · Bachelor’s Degree in business, or technical field · MCIPS would also be beneficial · Experienced in successfully operating in a decentralized environment. · Demonstrable experience of developing a global supply chain for small volume industrial applications · Experience of working at an expert level with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across the business · Experience of sourcing and operating in low cost countries · Ability to travel internationally as required

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