Construction Procurement & Logistics Manager / Director

About the role

Cornerstone Global Partners is partnering with a growing renewable energy developer to appoint a Construction Procurement & Logistics Manager / Director 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 moving into 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 put mitigation and alternative sourcing in place
• 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, ensuring logistics HSE standards are met
• Deliver procurement savings, control spend against approved 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 and local talent targets

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
• Experience in the GCC and/or Africa
• Preferred: CIPS, CSCP or equivalent certification, or a postgraduate qualification in supply chain or business

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of EPC and supply contracts (FIDIC or equivalent), Incoterms, customs and heavy-lift logistics
• Proven negotiation, vendor management and cost control capability
• Preferred: SAP or Oracle ERP, experience with Chinese and European OEMs, Arabic language skills

The application process uses Keystone AI's artificial intelligence or automated tools to review and screen applications; the AI interview is optional. Applications are submitted through the Keystone AI platform, where you create a profile, upload your CV and submit the application.