We are supporting a key aviation recruitment project and are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise material and procurement operations in a fast-paced, technical environment.

Role Purpose

You will take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain and material management function, driving strategic direction, operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost control across the operations centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage material planning, procurement, logistics, and storage activities.

• Develop and implement a robust supply chain strategy aligned with business and financial planning.

• Manage suppliers and logistics partners, overseeing contracts, negotiations, lead-times, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure stock levels, purchase orders, and material tracking are accurate, reliable, and communicated across operational teams in advance.

• Maintain high compliance with risk management, data security, and material handling standards to prevent damage or obsolescence.

• Promote cross-business collaboration through clear, consistent, and effective communication.

• Lead a small team of direct reports, setting objectives, driving performance, coaching, and providing structured feedback and appraisals.

• Manage departmental budgets, monitor financial health, and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimisation.

• Support commercial proposals with technical and pricing recommendations when required.

• Undertake additional tasks when needed to support business or operational requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• MBA or Masters degree (or equivalent) required.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar industry, including at least 4+ years leading a comparable function.

• GCC / regional Middle East experience preferred.

• Proven experience in building and improving policies and internal processes.

• Strong financial and resource management capability.

• Exceptional planning, organisational, and integration skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder and supplier management.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong drive to scale capability and performance.

Indicative KPI Focus Areas

• Internal process improvement and documentation.

• Supplier and logistics performance (cost, lead-time, quality, reliability).

• Material management compliance and accuracy.

• Operational response time and service delivery quality.

• Team efficiency, reliability, and system optimisation.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to Head of Technical / Material Management Leadership.

• Directly supervises a small team (2 direct reports).

Why This Opportunity Matters

This role is ideal for a specialist supply chain leader who wants to drive meaningful operational impact, build long-term stakeholder partnerships, and shape scalable, performance-focused material management strategies in aviation.