Head of Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Industry: Power Transmission & Distribution
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Role Summary:
A leading international EPC organization is seeking a Head of SCM to lead the supply chain function across large-scale Power Transmission projects, managing a procurement portfolio of approximately USD 3 Billion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end procurement activities across Power T&D projects
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
- Manage full procurement lifecycle (RFQ, evaluation, negotiation, contract award and finalization)
- Ensure timely sourcing of major materials including towers, conductors, transformers, GIS/AIS, cables, insulators, and EPC packages
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and value engineering
- Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key vendors and OEMs
- Identify and onboard new strategic suppliers
- Lead commercial negotiations for high-value contracts
- Mitigate supply chain risks and support seamless project execution
- Collaborate closely with project, engineering, planning, and finance teams
- Lead, mentor, and develop the SCM team
Experience Required:
- 20+ years of overall Supply Chain / Procurement experience
- Minimum 10+ years within Power Transmission & Distribution
- Proven track record in large EPC infrastructure projects
- Strong vendor network (Middle East experience preferred)
- Experience managing large-scale procurement portfolios
