Director of Global Supply Chain Integration, Middle East
Core
Director of Global Supply Chain Integration building supplier relationships and acting as a strategic advisor to growth teams in the Middle East.
Role type
Director, strategic sourcing and supply chain integration
Builds
Regional supply networks and strategic partnerships for defense and commercial customers in the Middle East
Domain
Defense technology, strategic sourcing, Middle East regulatory compliance
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, multi-tier supply chain risk management, localization strategy, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, market intelligence, cross-functional collaboration, supplier performance management
Preferred skills
GCC business culture expertise, regulatory expertise in GCC compliance, broad commodity knowledge (electronics, optics, sensors), NPI strategic sourcing, manufacturing process understanding, financial acumen (TCO, cost reduction), growth team support experience
Technologies
ERP systems, sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Forge relationships with industry leaders in UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar; shape pre-contract strategy and term sheets; develop regional supply base and qualify suppliers; mitigate supply chain risks across tier 1-3 suppliers; drive localization initiatives; provide strategic advisory to industry partners; navigate host-nation and U.S. export controls; serve as liaison between engineering/operations and manufacturing partners; manage supplier performance and capacity planning
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership and cross-functional influence