Head of supply chain

Job Summary

The role ensures that sourcing, contracting, logistics, and support services are managed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with business, financial, and operational requirements.

• Lead the overall planning, direction, and execution of the Supply Chain & Logistics Management function.
• Develop and implement policies, systems, controls, and process standards across vendor management, procurement, contracts, logistics, warehouse, fleet, and facilities management.
• Ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of materials, services, and operational requirements.
• Oversee vendor accreditation, vendor performance management, and supplier relationship management.
• Direct contract review, monitoring, safekeeping, amendment tracking, and compliance coordination with legal and business units.
• Oversee inventory planning, warehousing, logistics movement, and materials control to support business continuity.
• Ensure effective management of facilities, physical security, office maintenance, and fleet administration.
• Monitor operational metrics, service levels, cost performance, and compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Partner with business units, finance, legal, technical teams, and other stakeholders to align supply chain support with company priorities.
• Lead, coach, and manage team heads and staff under the function.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 8-12 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, contracts, or related operational functions.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multiple teams or sub-functions.
• Experience in telecom, infrastructure, engineering, utilities, or asset-heavy industries is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory, contracts, and vendor management.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Strategic planning and operational execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity and sound judgment.