Apex Industrial Services (APEX) is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations across Contracting, Procurement, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and Materials & Spare Parts Management.
-Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies, budgets, and performance improvement plans.
- Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiations, and supplier/subcontractor management.
- Oversee Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand forecasting, and procurement planning.
- Manage inventory, critical spare parts, warehousing, logistics, and import operations.
- Ensure materials comply with applicable technical and quality standards for major oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining clients.
- Drive cost savings, inventory optimization, and working capital efficiency through data-driven decisions.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, customs, SASO/SABER requirements, and ethical procurement practices.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team while supporting Saudization and local supplier development.
-Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Minimum 10 years of supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role leading multiple supply chain functions.
- Experience in Industrial Services, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, or Mining within Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
- Strong knowledge of major oil & gas, petrochemical, and mining client requirements, including vendor registration, prequalification, material standards, and local content compliance (IKTVA).
- Proven experience in procurement, contracting, inventory planning, and supplier negotiations.
- Hands on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Demonstrated results in cost savings, inventory optimization, and supplier performance improvement.
-Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as MCIPS, CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM.
- MBA, master’s degree in supply chain management, or PMP certification is an advantage.
-Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong ethical judgment, integrity, and accountability.
- Ability to manage commercial risks, resolve complex challenges, and perform under pressure.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites and supplier facilities as required.
