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Head, Supply Chain
About this role
The role of Head of Supply Chain involves providing strategic leadership over procurement, logistics, inventory, vendor management and overall supply chain operations. The position focuses on sourcing marine equipment, vessel spares, technical services and operational materials in a compliant and cost-effective manner, while driving efficiency, cost reduction and risk mitigation to support business growth. It requires leading a supply chain team and aligning activities with operational needs across vessels, sites and projects. The employer, Myrtle Management Consultants, partners with clients to deliver operational improvements and has expertise in logistics, production optimisation and related services. The role is based in Rivers and targets professionals with extensive supply chain experience, including in maritime-related industries.
What you would do
- Develop and implement the company’s supply chain and procurement strategy.
- Lead procurement, logistics, warehousing and inventory management planning and execution.
- Drive cost optimisation while maintaining uninterrupted supply of materials and services.
- Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs, reporting frameworks and risk measures.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
- Monitor performance, budget utilisation and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee sourcing and procurement of marine equipment, vessel spares, services and related materials.
- Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiations and vendor performance management.
- Manage vendor relationships and drive supplier development to improve quality and cost efficiency.
- Provide oversight for inventory planning, control and timely delivery of materials to vessels and sites.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration).
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent preferred.
- 10–15 years in supply chain, procurement or logistics with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
- Experience in maritime, shipping, marine logistics, oil and gas or related industries is desirable.
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