Supply Chain Manager - Industrial valve manufacturing; ball valves, plug valves, control valves

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, strategic sourcing, material planning, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial manufacturing, with proven experience managing international suppliers, ensuring material availability for production, optimizing supply chain costs, and supporting operational excellence.

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with manufacturing requirements and business objectives.
• Manage local and international procurement of raw materials, industrial components, castings, forgings, machined parts, and other manufacturing materials.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, negotiation, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure timely material availability and uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Oversee material requirements planning (MRP), inventory control, warehousing, and logistics activities.
• Monitor procurement lead times, supplier commitments, and critical materials to minimize production delays.
• Manage international shipments, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and import documentation.
• Optimize procurement costs, inventory levels, and working capital while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and applicable industrial standards.
• Support IKTVA and local content initiatives through the development of qualified Saudi suppliers.
• Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, including supplier delivery performance, material availability, inventory accuracy, and cost savings.
• Lead and develop the supply chain team and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or materials management, preferably within industrial manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably within industrial valves, flow control equipment, oil and gas equipment, or engineered mechanical products.
• Proven experience in international sourcing, supplier negotiations, procurement planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Hands-on experience with MRP, BOM, production material planning, and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with industrial materials, supplier qualification, and applicable quality standards.
• Knowledge of Saudi customs procedures, international shipping, and Incoterms.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent command of English;
  Arabic is an advantage.

• Previous experience in industrial valve manufacturing or flow control equipment.
• Experience procuring castings, forgings, machined components, and engineered industrial materials.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, or CIPS.
• Familiarity with IKTVA and Saudi local content requirements.