Senior Manager Supply Chain Management Full Time NEW

Career Opportunities: Senior Manager Supply Chain Management (14542)
Requisition ID 14542 – Posted 06/11/2026 – National Gas Company – Management – Permanent
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The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC), a leading Company in the development of the country’s natural gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified professionals to join our dynamic team to work in a challenging, results-oriented environment.

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OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE
Oversees the global supply chain including domestic and international transportation, ordering and import/export facilitation across the NGC Group.
Coordinates upstream and downstream supply and distribution and ensures the viability, efficiency and/or effectiveness of materials, information, and capital flowing through the supply chain.
Oversees procurement planning, costing, negotiation, warranties, specifications and related supply chain and logistics management functions for several projects within the company.
Ensures cost-effective procurement of supplies, equipment and services for all relevant contracts of the company.
FUNCTIONS
Provide guidance and leadership in all aspects of supply chain management (SCM), bringing deep knowledge and best practice to the organisation, including the full range of e-procurement activities.
Liaises with key stakeholders to ensure suitable SCM involvement in the development & implementation of major contract strategies and to support and facilitate effective contract management across NGC’s most significant contractual relationships.
Oversees the strategic sourcing of high value, sensitive, complex, high profile requirements with due regard afforded to costs, quality, HSE and schedules variables consistent with NGC’s contracting policies & procedures.
Oversees all aspects of the SCM function and provides guidance to the organization based on developments or amendments to the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Property Act.
Oversees audit and review of the system of procurement and disposal of public property to ensure compliance with company policies.
Manages the delivery of the logistics team to provide a cost-effective transportation service in support of evolving business units and subsidiary activities.
Works proactively to build relationships with key stakeholders and deliver the supply chain service offering in business units, drives functional excellence and awareness both within the SCM team and in internal client groups.
Ensures wider business unit compliance with SCM process and procedure and continually reviews same to ensure these remain fit for purpose.
Collaborates with the Legal team to ensure that all contractual arrangements suitably mitigate NGC’s contractual, commercial and technical risk profile.
Manages contractual disputes should they arise with support from legal and technical leadership.
Attends relevant committee meetings and takes an active role on the Tender Committee to provide technical support and report on the of the company’s SCM activities.
Ensures NGC meets its customs and inventory obligations with relevant statutory and regulatory authorities.
Meets regularly with NGCs key contractors to ensure the value of the relationship is being delivered to both parties.
Promotes safety and awareness among Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero accident / incident rate.
Develops efficient supply chains that meet the complex needs of the operations.
Uses best practice process improvement tools and methodologies to drive continuous improvement within the Procurement department.
Executes any other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for the position are:
First Degree in Business, Law, Engineering, Economics or relevant program
MBA or MSc in Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline
Recognised Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Procurement
Knowledge of the Office of Procurement Regulations (OPR) and Procurement Legislation and processes will be an asset
A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in Supply Chain Management level of which five (5) years should be at a senior management level. Senior managerial energy industry experience will be an asset.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Procurement legislation
Standard forms of contracts
Conditions and conventions prevalent in the transport and warehousing in the oil and gas industry
ERP systems
E-auctions
Category management operating model design and implementation
Strategy development
Sourcing and contract management
Supply chain management leading practice
Strategic sourcing execution including market and supplier analysis
Category and sourcing strategy development
Contract strategy and negotiation

Skills:
Planning organising and coordinating skills
Leadership
Team building
Communication (oral and written)
Business Acumen
Decision making and problem solving
Relationship management
Negotiating and influencing.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Attention to detail, requires being careful and thorough about details, recognising the impact of decisions.
Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Service oriented, requires ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations
Complex problem-solving skills, ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.
Ability to reconcile divergent interests.
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and tensions and input to key strategic decisions.
Ability to use SAP ERP systems and advanced planning tools (particularly Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management and Production Scheduling modules).
Collaborative and credible, with the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
Proactive, organized and results-driven, with strong ownership of process and commitment to meeting deadlines.
Capable of influencing stakeholders and negotiating effectively in complex or sensitive situations.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, sound judgement and commitment to the Company’s values.
Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to operate effectively in a changing regulatory environment.
Team Leadership ability to encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
Be motivated to help the organisation become more resource efficient and realise the business benefits of increased energy efficiency.
Demonstrates care for the environment by considering and applying the benefits of recycling and waste reduction in the execution of tasks.