Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Company: Client of D'GenMinds Talent Group
Role Overview
The Supply Chain Manager will lead all facets of our upstream supply chain, focusing exclusively on strategic sourcing, high-stakes procurement of critical-grade materials, global/domestic vendor management, and project-based execution for the Oil & Gas sector. This role requires navigating strict regulatory compliances, high-integrity material sourcing, and specialized vendor partnerships to support engineered-to-order (ETO) vacuum systems for the energy sector, leaving physical warehouse operations and day-to-day internal logistics to dedicated plant teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & O&G Vendor Management
- Formulate and execute procurement strategies tailored for heavy industrial and Oil & Gas / Petrochemical equipment manufacturing.
- Source critical high-grade raw materials, specialized metallurgy (e.g., Hastelloy, Titanium, Duplex/Super Duplex stainless steels), heavy castings, and explosion-proof electrical/instrumentation components.
- Lead strategic negotiations, framing long-term master service agreements (MSAs) and framework contracts with global and domestic vendors capable of meeting strict Oil & Gas industry compliance and traceability standards.
- Implement rigorous vendor qualification, supplier audits, and performance tracking systems, ensuring adherence to client-specific approved vendor lists (AVL) typical of major EPC contractors and O&G end-users.
- Project Procurement & Engineered-to-Order (ETO) Execution
- Drive end-to-end procurement execution for customized, skid-mounted vacuum systems and packaged units for upstream, midstream, and downstream O&G projects.
- Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, and sales teams during the bidding and execution phases to align material delivery schedules with strict project milestones.
- Monitor project cost baselines, mitigate market volatility risks, and prevent cost overruns on long-lead, high-value components.
- Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all procured materials and sub-assemblies strictly comply with international oil and gas standards, safety mandates, and statutory certifications (e.g., ATEX, PED, NACE, ASME, ISO).
- Coordinate closely with Quality Control (QC) and third-party inspection agencies (TPIAs like TÜV, BV, DNV) to drive source inspections, factory acceptance criteria, and material test certificate (MTC / EN 10204 3.1/3.2) verifications.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & S&OP Alignment
- Partner with the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) team to align market demand forecasts from the energy sector with supplier manufacturing capacities.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams early in the development cycle (Value Engineering / Value Analysis) to optimize component costs and source alternative high-integrity materials.
5. Performance Metrics & Team Leadership
- Track, analyze, and report vital upstream supply chain KPIs, including Cost Savings, Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Project Schedule Compliance, and Supplier Quality PPM.
- Mentor, train, and develop the procurement and sourcing team, instilling a compliance-driven, risk-mitigating corporate culture.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's or master's degree in supply chain management, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. (Certifications like APICS CSCP/CPIM or ISM CPSM are a strong plus).
- Experience:
- Minimum 12 to 15 years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience within heavy engineering, rotating equipment, or Oil & Gas / Petrochemical manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience handling engineered-to-order (ETO) systems and interfacing directly with major EPC contractors (e.g., L&T, Technip, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, IOCL, Reliance).
- Technical Knowledge:
- Hands-on experience working with enterprise resource planning systems (SAP MM / PP modules or equivalent ERP software).
- Sound understanding of mechanical/industrial components, fabrication, and engineered-to-order manufacturing processes.
- Core Competencies:
- Advanced negotiation and global contract management skills for high-value technical assets.
- Strong familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
- Proactive risk management and crisis-mitigation mindset.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management capabilities in a multicultural corporate setting.
What We Offer
- A vital leadership position within a globally renowned, market-leading industrial manufacturing organization.
- Scope to shape, scale, and digitalize the end-to-end supply chain infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation package paired with professional growth opportunities in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture.
