Job Description
- The Head, Supply Chain is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Company's procurement, logistics, inventory management, vendor management, and supply chain operations.
- The role ensures the timely and cost-effective sourcing of marine equipment, vessel spares, technical services, and operational materials while maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and maritime regulatory requirements.
- The incumbent will drive supply chain efficiency, optimize costs, mitigate procurement risks, and lead a high-performing supply chain team to support business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Leadership:
- Develop and implement the Company's supply chain and procurement strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of procurement, logistics, warehousing, and inventory management activities.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials and services.
- Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting frameworks.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity and operational resilience.
- Monitor and report supply chain performance, KPIs, budget utilization, and strategic initiatives.
Procurement & Sourcing Management:
- Oversee the sourcing and procurement of marine equipment, vessel spare parts, technical services, fuel-related materials, and operational supplies.
- Review procurement requirements and technical specifications received from vessels, operations, engineering, and project teams.
- Lead supplier selection, tendering, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.
- Negotiate favorable commercial terms, pricing structures, delivery schedules, and service-level agreements.
- Ensure procurement activities are conducted transparently and in compliance with company policies and approved budgets.
Vendor & Contract Management:
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, OEMs, shipyards, contractors, and service providers.
- Establish and manage an effective vendor registration, qualification, and performance evaluation system.
- Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and contractual obligations.
- Escalate and manage supplier non-conformities, recommending corrective actions or termination of relationships where necessary.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Inventory & Logistics Management:
- Provide oversight for inventory planning and control to ensure optimal stock levels across vessels, operational sites, and warehouses.
- Ensure the timely delivery of materials, equipment, and services to vessels, ports, terminals, and project locations.
- Lead logistics planning and coordination to minimize downtime and support uninterrupted operations.
- Monitor inventory utilization, stock movements, and replenishment activities to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
Project & Operational Support:
- Support vessel maintenance, dry-docking, repair projects, and capital projects through effective procurement and supply planning.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with operational requirements.
- Ensure urgent and critical procurement requests are managed efficiently without compromising governance standards.
Compliance, Governance & Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, maritime regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records, contracts, vendor databases, purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and related documentation.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews of supply chain processes to ensure adherence to established controls.
- Prepare and present supply chain performance reports, cost-saving initiatives, procurement analytics, and risk assessments to Management.
Technology & Process Improvement:
- Lead the adoption and optimisation of ERP/procurement systems and supply chain management software across the department.
- Implement digital tools for inventory tracking, purchase order management, and supplier performance dashboards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to streamline supply chain processes.
- Develop, maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all supply chain functions.
Leadership & People Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Supply Chain team to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.
- Set performance objectives, conduct performance reviews, and identify development opportunities for team members.
- Ensure adequate succession planning and capability development within the function.
- Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by Executive Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
- Master's Degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM, CIPSMN, ISM, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum of 10–15 years' experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Logistics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in the maritime, shipping, marine logistics, oil & gas, or related industries is highly desirable.
Our ideal candidate has the following competencies:
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good customer service proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Team collaboration
- High level of integrity and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Relationship Management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Document & Records Management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of the entire supply chain process
- Proactive disposition towards duties
- Ability to use initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision.
Additional Information:
- The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.
- Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis up to the closing date.
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments as part of the selection process.