Executive Director – Supply Chain Strategy & Transformation Turnaround Expert | المدير التنفيذي لاستراتيجية سلسلة الإمداد

Job Purpose
To support the VP Supply Chain Management in leading the execution of Oman Air's Supply Chain transformation agenda, enhancing operational effectiveness, procurement governance, digitalization, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing capabilities. The role shall serve as a key leadership position with delegated authority to drive change initiatives, oversee cross-functional projects, and ensure achievement of supply chain performance objectives.
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
• Act as deputy to the VP Supply Chain Management on strategic initiatives.
• Support development and execution of the Supply Chain transformation roadmap.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, procurement, contracts, logistics, and supplier management.
• Translate business objectives into actionable Supply Chain programs.

Transformation & Change Management
• Drive implementation of ERP, S2P, supplier portal, contract management, and related digital initiatives.
• Lead business process redesign and automation initiatives.
• Establish and monitor transformation KPIs and benefits realization.
• Coordinate with Transformation Office, Digital, Finance, HR, and Operations.

Supply Chain Operations
• Provide oversight of sourcing, procurement, contract management, and logistics activities.
• Support resolution of complex commercial and supplier issues.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and governance requirements.
• Review and approve high-value procurement recommendations within delegated authority.

Supplier & Contract Performance
• Establish supplier performance management framework.
• Lead supplier reviews and strategic vendor engagements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value creation initiatives.
• Ensure contract compliance and commercial effectiveness.

Governance & Risk
• Strengthen procurement governance and compliance.
• Monitor procurement and contract risks.
• Ensure audit findings and control gaps are addressed.
• Support development and enforcement of SCM policies and procedures.

People Leadership
• Coach and develop SCM managers and high-potential employees.
• Embed a high-performance and service-oriented culture.
• Support succession planning and capability building across the department.

Qualifications Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• MCIPS, CPSM, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification would be advantageous preferred.

Experience
• 10+ years of Supply Chain, Procurement
• At least 5 years in a management role.
• Experience leading ERP, Procurement, or business transformation programs preferred but not mandatory.
• Aviation experience preferred but not mandatory.