Chief Procurement and Supply Chain Officer

Job Description : CHIEF PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER DUBAI , A leading maritime company is seeking a highly experienced Chief of Procurement & Supply Chain. This role is crucial in overseeing procurement, contract management, inventory, and vendor relations to support operational needs and ensure quality standards. It's a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of a prominent maritime company while advancing your career in a world-class shipbuilding organization. Align departmental goals and processes with organizational strategy, keeping in mind business objectives. Achieve unit objectives through staff management, planning, and evaluation. Set goals, analyze trends and options, choose actions, and assess outcomes. Meet financial goals by forecasting, budgeting, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions. Maintain service quality by enforcing standards, resolving issues, and recommending improvements. Assist in strategic problem-solving and decision-making. Oversee team activities to ensure timely completion of tasks. Delegate responsibilities and supervise operations to meet goals. Inspire and motivate the team to achieve objectives efficiently. Set realistic and achievable deadlines. Monitor and report performance, escalate and negotiate business issues with senior management. Communicate job expectations, plan, monitor, and evaluate staff performance. Develop procurement strategies and policies to optimize the annual plan, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Manage contract and tendering processes, ensuring compliance and effective management. Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor performance to meet organizational needs. Oversee all supply chain activities, enhancing efficiency and coordination. Implement inventory control measures, including tracking and forecasting demand. Analyze supply chain performance indicators to identify cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies. Internal: CEO, Function Heads External: Suppliers Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field. 15+ years in the field, including 10 years in a leadership role. Master’s degree preferred.

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