Supply Chain Executive Manager – Yanbu

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Executive Manager to lead end‑to‑end supply‑chain activities for a large‑scale green hydrogen project in Yanbu. The role will act on behalf of the owner, overseeing the EPC contractor’s procurement, expediting, logistics, customs, materials management and subcontracting functions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the project Supply Chain & Procurement Strategy aligned with the execution schedule.
• Oversee EPC procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, technical/commercial evaluation, negotiations and purchase‑order placement, with focus on major packages and long‑lead equipment.
• Lead subcontracting strategy, tendering, award, administration, performance monitoring and close‑out of works and services.
• Prepare, maintain and implement the project SCM Plan covering procurement, expediting, logistics, materials management, subcontract management, supplier governance, risk mitigation and reporting.
• Manage procurement risks, drive cost optimisation, ensure HSSE, quality and ESG compliance across the supply chain.
• Coordinate with Project Delivery, Construction, HSSE, Quality, Legal, Finance and Operations teams.
• Support Saudi localisation, local supplier development and in‑Kingdom value creation.
• Lead and develop the Supply Chain, Procurement, Expediting and Logistics teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Logistics or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience, including major EPC/EPCM projects.
• Proven experience in Saudi Arabia/GCC, preferably in large‑scale energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in green hydrogen, renewable energy, power, desalination, oil & gas or petrochemical sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong background in high‑value equipment procurement, supplier management, expediting and international logistics.
• Experience with supply‑chain management of electrolyzers and major green hydrogen packages.

Required skills

• Procurement
• Expediting
• Logistics and customs management
• Materials management
• Subcontract management
• Contract administration
• Risk management and mitigation
• Supplier governance
• International logistics
• High‑value equipment procurement
• Supply‑chain management of electrolyzers
• Renewable energy systems