Head of Supply Chain Management

Head – Supply Chain Management (Power Transmission & Distribution) Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia About the role Our client, a leading global EPC player in power transmission and distribution, is looking for a Head of Supply Chain Management for its PTD business. The role leads procurement across roughly 25 countries and about 150 live projects, with annual spend of around USD 3 billion, and reports directly to the business head. Procurement is a major driver of project margins, delivery timelines and early completion in this business. This is a strategic leadership position, not a purchasing desk. What you will do • Set the procurement strategy and align it with business goals, project margins and delivery schedules • Lead sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract closure for towers, conductors, transformers, GIS/AIS, cables, insulators and EPC packages • Own supplier approval decisions, and identify and develop new suppliers • Build and maintain relationships with OEMs and strategic suppliers • Drive cost optimisation and value engineering across a large multi-country portfolio • Identify supply chain risks early and protect project execution • Work closely with the Projects, Engineering, Contracts and Finance leadership • Lead, develop and mentor a team of 20 to 30 across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and India What you bring • 20+ years in supply chain and procurement, with substantial experience in power transmission and distribution, or in adjacent electrical infrastructure such as substations and underground cabling in oil and gas • Experience leading procurement portfolios of USD 1 billion or more across multiple projects and countries • Experience managing large EPC infrastructure projects • Working experience with global suppliers, including those in China • Middle East experience and an established vendor network in the region • An electrical engineering background, or deep procurement knowledge of electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear, is an advantage • A stable track record in long-cycle project environments What we offer • A competitive fixed monthly package in USD, plus an annual performance bonus • Visa and health insurance for you, your spouse and up to two children • A senior seat in a multinational leadership team This is an on-site role based in Riyadh. Please apply through LinkedIn. All applications are handled in strict confidence. Show more Show less

20+ years in supply chain and procurement, with substantial experience in power transmission and distribution, or in adjacent electrical infrastructure such as substations and underground cabling in oil and gas. Experience leading procurement portfolios of USD 1 billion or more across multiple projects and countries. Experience managing large EPC infrastructure projects. Working experience with global suppliers, including those in China. Middle East experience and an established vendor network in the region. An electrical engineering background, or deep procurement knowledge of electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear, is an advantage. A stable track record in long-cycle project environments.

Set the procurement strategy and align it with business goals, project margins and delivery schedules. Lead sourcing, evaluation, negotiation and contract closure for towers, conductors, transformers, GIS/AIS, cables, insulators and EPC packages. Own supplier approval decisions, and identify and develop new suppliers. Build and maintain relationships with OEMs and strategic suppliers. Drive cost optimisation and value engineering across a large multi-country portfolio. Identify supply chain risks early and protect project execution. Work closely with the Projects, Engineering, Contracts and Finance leadership. Lead, develop and mentor a team of 20 to 30 across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and India.