Supply Chain Manager

📍 Supply Chain Manager – Maritime & Defence (Expat Opportunity | Saudi Arabia)Location: Saudi Arabia Package: Highly competitive expat package (family accommodation, schooling, transport, flights & bonus) Industry: Maritime | Defence | Shipbuilding | MRO Type: Permanent – Start-Up EnvironmentAre you a Supply Chain leader with experience in Defence, Shipbuilding or Maritime MRO who thrives in a build-from-scratch environment? This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in the development of a major new national maritime venture in Saudi Arabia as part of the Kingdom’s industrial transformation.We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the set-up and growth of a world-class Supply Chain organisation. This role is ideal for someone who has operated in high-integrity, regulated engineering environments and is ready for a career-defining international move.What You Will Lead & DeliverYou will be responsible for shaping the Supply Chain function from the ground up, including:✅ Developing policies, processes, procedures and governance for a new SC organisation ✅ Leading Supply Chain Assurance – ensuring compliance, quality standards and audit readiness ✅ Establishing a Supplier Development & Supplier Quality framework ✅ Driving Risk Management, resilience planning and performance measurement across the supply base ✅ Implementing best-practice supplier onboarding, evaluation and performance systems ✅ Building and mentoring a high-performing local Supply Chain team ✅ Supporting localisation, capability building and long-term industrial growth programmesThis role will have a direct impact on shaping supply chain excellence for a strategically important national programme.About YouWe’re looking for candidates who bring:🔹 Strong experience in Defence, Shipbuilding, Naval, Aerospace or Maritime MRO 🔹 Background in start-up, transformation or greenfield environments 🔹 Hands-on expertise in assurance, policy creation, supply chain quality & supplier development 🔹 Able to operate strategically and roll up your sleeves in early growth phase 🔹 Leadership capability to build, develop and mentor a new team 🔹 Credibility in working with international suppliers, regulators and senior stakeholdersWhy This Opportunity?✨ Build something that will define your career – you’ll be part of a flagship national programme at early stage 🏝️ Full expat family package – including accommodation, education support & flights 🌍 International leadership role with long-term progression as the organisation scales 🚀 Join in the founding phase of a rapidly expanding maritime industrial ecosystemIf you are excited by the chance to shape, influence and lead a supply chain function in a high-impact environment, I would love to speak with you.📩 To express interest or request a confidential conversation, please DM me or email [your email].