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Senior Vice President Supply Chain

Abu Dhabi Airports2 open roles

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Your applicationOpen nowSenior Vice President Supply ChainAbu Dhabi Airports · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Abu Dhabi Airports postings stay open a median of 13 days.

Share of postings closed within
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  4. 21.8%14 days
  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
This job: posted 8 days ago

Abu Dhabi Airports median: 13 days open

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Job Description

The Senior Vice President - Supply Chain is responsible for leading and delivering the organization's end-to-end supply chain strategy to support efficient, resilient, compliant, and commercially effective operations. The role provides executive leadership across procurement, category management, contracts, supplier management, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, fleet operations, workshop services, and goods movement activities. The position is accountable for supply continuity, operational excellence, cost optimization, commercial performance, revenue generation, and digital transformation of the supply chain function.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

  • Develop and implement the division's strategy, objectives, and operational plans aligned with organizational goals.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, budgets, and performance targets.
  • Ensure compliance with governance requirements, policies, procedures, and Delegation of Authority.
  • Lead organizational development, succession planning, talent management, and Emiratization initiatives.
  • Support audits, risk management, and assurance activities.

Procurement & Contract Management

  • Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, and supplier relationship management activities.
  • Oversee procurement of goods, services, consultancy engagements, concessions, and capital projects.
  • Develop tendering strategies and lead contract negotiations.
  • Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

Supply Chain Operations

  • Oversee inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and materials management activities.
  • Lead fleet management, vehicle workshops, and goods movement operations.
  • Ensure operational efficiency, service continuity, and supply chain resilience.
  • Manage supply chain risks and business continuity requirements.

Commercial & Revenue Management

  • Drive commercial performance and revenue growth for supply chain services.
  • Develop pricing strategies, tariffs, and revenue assurance processes.
  • Monitor financial performance, cost savings, benefits realization, and budget adherence.

Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives within the supply chain function.
  • Implement and optimize ERP, e-sourcing, contract management, and analytics systems.
  • Promote innovation, process automation, data analytics, and AI-enabled capabilities.
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

HSE, Compliance & Sustainability

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
  • Support health, safety, environmental, and sustainability objectives.
  • Monitor contractor compliance and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Maintain ethical procurement practices and conflict-of-interest controls.

Requirements and Skills

Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification such as CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent.
  • Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

Experience

  • Minimum 14 years of experience across supply chain, procurement, logistics, and contract management functions.
  • At least 10 years in senior leadership roles managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven experience leading major procurement programs and supply chain transformation initiatives.
  • Experience with ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, and digital supply chain technologies.
  • Experience within aviation, government, semi-government, infrastructure, or facilities management environments is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
  • Contract & Supplier Management
  • Logistics, Warehousing & Inventory Management
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen
  • Revenue Management
  • Risk Management & Governance
  • Digital Transformation & Data Analytics
  • Leadership & People Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Change Management
  • Communication & Influencing Skills
  • Results Orientation and Accountability
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