Head - Supply Chain Management

Head - Supply Chain Management

Role Purpose:
The Head - SCM will lead end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, subcontracting, vendor management, logistics, inventory and warehouse operations for all project and AMC sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing:
- Lead procurement of mechanical equipment and spares, plant and machinery, tools and tackles, consumables and MRO items across all sites

- Build category strategies, develop alternate sources and drive competitive sourcing to optimise total cost

- Plan material requirements against project schedules, with tight lead-time management for shutdown and turnaround windows

Subcontractor & Vendor Management:
- Identify, evaluate, onboard and manage subcontractors for specialised scopes, ensuring the right capability is matched to each project

- Manage staffing and manpower contracts, including vendor selection, commercial negotiation and contract administration

- Drive vendor performance reviews on cost, quality, delivery and safety; maintain an approved vendor base

Supply Chain Strategy & Operations:
- Set supply chain strategy aligned to the business's project pipeline and AMC portfolio

- Balance the demands of concurrent short-term shutdowns and long-term AMC contracts, prioritising uninterrupted service to AMC clients

- Oversee logistics and material movement across multiple project locations

Inventory & Warehouse Management:
- Manage stores and warehousing, stock accuracy, reorder levels, and reduction of slow-moving and non-moving stock

- Lead demand forecasting and material planning to minimise stock-outs and excess inventory

Commercial & Cost Optimisation:
- Lead high-value contract negotiations and drive measurable cost savings

- Ensure commercial compliance, contract governance and audit readiness

Stakeholder & Risk Management:
- Partner with project, operations and finance leadership and engage client stakeholders where required

- Identify and mitigate supply risks, including single-source dependencies and lead-time exposure

Experience:
- 15+ years in supply chain, procurement and materials management
- At least 5-7 years in a leadership role

Skills:
- Procurement, commercial and contract negotiation
- Demand forecasting and material planning
- Warehouse and stores management
- SAP MM / ERP, e-procurement platforms and spend analytics

Qualifications:

- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Materials Management preferred