Construction Procurement & Logistics Manager / Director

About the role

Cornerstone Global Partners is recruiting, on behalf of a growing renewable energy developer, a Construction Procurement & Logistics Manager / Director based in Muscat, Oman. The developer has a multi-country portfolio of utility-scale wind, solar and BESS projects across the GCC and Africa, several of which are entering construction. Reporting to the Head of Renewable Construction Program, you will lead procurement, supply chain and logistics from contract award through to delivery on site, ensuring wind turbines, PV modules, BESS, HV equipment and balance-of-plant materials arrive on time, to specification and within budget.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute construction procurement plans and packaging strategies for EPC, OEM, BOP and long-lead equipment, aligned with construction schedules
• Lead tendering, technical and commercial bid evaluation, negotiation and award of construction supply, subcontract and site service contracts
• Build and maintain a pre-qualified vendor and contractor base, including local and in-country suppliers
• Manage purchase orders, contract variations and supplier claims with Contracts, Legal and Finance
• Plan and track the end-to-end supply chain for critical equipment, expedite manufacturing and deliveries, and run factory inspections, FATs and quality checks with Engineering and QA/QC
• Identify supply risks (lead times, price volatility, geopolitical, single-source) and set up mitigation and alternative sourcing
• Supervise international and domestic logistics, including freight forwarding, shipping, port handling, customs clearance and Incoterms compliance
• Plan heavy-lift and oversized transport for turbine components and transformers, including route surveys, permits and escorts
• Oversee site laydown areas, warehousing, materials receipt, inventory control and preservation of stored equipment, and ensure logistics HSE standards
• Deliver procurement savings, control spend against budgets, and report status, risks and KPIs to senior leadership
• Establish procurement and logistics procedures and ERP systems with compliance and audit traceability, and lead a team of buyers, expediters and logistics coordinators, supporting Omanisation

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field
• 8+ years in construction procurement and supply chain, including supervising logistics on large energy or infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience procuring and delivering major equipment for utility-scale wind, solar, BESS or power projects
• Proven negotiation, vendor management and cost control capability
• Experience in the GCC and/or Africa preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of EPC and supply contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), Incoterms, customs and heavy-lift logistics
• CIPS, CSCP or equivalent certification, or a postgraduate qualification in supply chain or business preferred
• Experience with SAP or Oracle ERP preferred
• Arabic language skills preferred

The application process uses an AI tool to screen applications; candidates must complete the full registration on the Keystone AI platform, including profile creation, CV upload and application submission. The AI interview is optional. The recruiter is an equal-opportunity employer.