Supply Chain Manager

About the Job

Open to locals and expats. 1. Job Purpose The Supply Chain Manager leads and is accountable for the end-to-end supply chain function of the Company, encompassing procurement, contracts, materials and inventory management, warehousing, logistics, customs clearance and demand planning. The role ensures the timely, cost-effective and compliant supply of goods, equipment, materials and services required to sustain exploration, production, refining and distribution operations without interruption. As a department head, the incumbent sets the supply chain strategy, builds resilient supplier networks in a challenging operating environment, safeguards business continuity, drives cost optimisation, and embeds strong governance, HSE and ethical standards across all sourcing and logistics activities. 2. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Leadership Define, implement and continuously improve the company-wide supply chain strategy, aligning it with corporate objectives, production targets and annual budgets. Lead, mentor and develop the supply chain organisation — procurement, contracts, warehousing, inventory, logistics and planning teams — setting clear KPIs and performance standards. Serve as a member of the senior management team, advising leadership on supply risk, cost trends, sourcing options and inventory investment. Champion digitalisation of supply chain processes (ERP, e-procurement, inventory systems) to improve visibility, control and reporting. Procurement & Contracts Oversee the sourcing and procurement of drilling, production, refining, mechanical, electrical and general materials, equipment, spare parts and services. Establish and enforce procurement policies, delegation-of-authority limits, tendering procedures and approval workflows that ensure transparency and value for money. Negotiate and administer high-value contracts, framework agreements and long-term supply arrangements with local and international vendors. Manage supplier pre-qualification, evaluation, performance monitoring and relationship management to build a reliable and resilient vendor base. Materials, Inventory & Warehousing Direct materials planning and inventory control to maintain optimum stock levels of critical spares and consumables while minimising holding costs and obsolescence. Oversee warehouse operations, materials receiving, preservation, issuance and stock accuracy across central and field-site stores. Implement min/max, reorder-point and criticality-based stocking strategies for long-lead and safety-critical items. Logistics, Customs & Distribution Manage inbound and outbound logistics, freight forwarding, transportation and the movement of materials to remote field and operational sites. Ensure efficient customs clearance, import/export documentation and compliance with applicable trade, sanctions-screening and regulatory requirements. Coordinate the safe handling and transport of hazardous and oversized cargo in line with HSE standards. Governance, Cost & Compliance Drive cost-reduction, demand-management and total-cost-of-ownership initiatives across the supply chain. Ensure full compliance with company policies, anti-corruption and ethical-sourcing standards, and audit requirements; maintain complete and auditable procurement records. Develop and monitor the supply chain budget, reporting variances and savings to executive management. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, developing contingency and business-continuity plans for critical materials and single-source items. HSE & Quality Embed health, safety, security and environmental standards in all supply chain and warehouse activities. Ensure that sourced materials and equipment meet the required technical specifications, quality and industry standards (e.g., API, ISO). 3. Key Performance Indicators Procurement cost savings and budget adherence. On-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery of materials and services to operations. Inventory accuracy, turnover and reduction of obsolete/slow-moving