The Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) is seeking a dynamic, seasoned, and high-caliber corporate leader for the executive C-level role of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer at its headquarters in Gujranwala. As one of Pakistan's premier public electric distribution utilities serving over 5 million consumers, GEPCO requires an experienced professional with exceptional leadership capabilities, proven integrity, and strategic procurement expertise to modernize and optimize end-to-end power distribution supply chain operations.
Role Overview & Core Responsibilities
The Chief Supply Chain Management Officer reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and the GEPCO Board of Directors. The position spearheads the organization's procurement planning, inventory control, warehousing, vendor relationship management, and logistics frameworks. Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with modern utility best practices and national regulatory guidelines.
- Overseeing high-value procurement of electrical infrastructure materials, grid hardware, transformers, cables, and specialized power distribution equipment.
- Ensuring strict compliance with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules, Companies Act 2017, and State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act 2023.
- Fostering institutional transparency, competitive bidding, supply chain risk mitigation, and automated warehouse management across all GEPCO administrative circles.
- Leading change management initiatives and enhancing inter-departmental coordination to ensure uninterrupted material flow for power maintenance and development projects.
Candidate Profile & Eligibility Nuances
Candidates must demonstrate at least 15 years of post-qualification professional experience, with substantial exposure to power sector supply chains, large-scale procurement systems, and public utility governance. Applicants must satisfy the Fit and Proper Criteria specified under the State-Owned Enterprises Act and possess outstanding written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills. Candidates possessing academic degrees from foreign institutions must produce an HEC equivalence certificate.
Nature of Appointment & Contract Tenure
This executive leadership position is offered on a contract basis for an initial term of three (03) years. The contract is extendable subject to satisfactory performance appraisals and mutual organizational requirements. In accordance with public utility policies, serving government or semi-government officers selected through this competitive process must resign or seek early retirement from their parent departments prior to assuming charge; appointments on deputation or lien are not permitted.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must complete a two-step application process:
- Submit the formal application along with scanned copies of academic degrees, experience credentials, and testimonials through GEPCO's official online recruitment portal at https://gepco-jobs.pitc.com.pk within 15 days of advertisement publication.
- After online submission, dispatch a printed hard copy of the online-filled application form via registered mail or courier service in an envelope clearly marked with the post title. Enclose verified copies of degrees, detailed CV, two recent passport-size photographs with white backgrounds, attested CNIC copy, domicile, experience certificates, and an attested declaration on non-judicial stamp paper confirming compliance with SOE Fit and Proper Criteria.
- Address the application dossier to the Office of the Chief People Officer, GEPCO Headquarters, 565-A, Model Town, G.T. Road, Gujranwala.
Important Instructions
- Applications submitted by hand, via email, or received after the official deadline will not be entertained.
- Government, semi-government, and autonomous body employees must apply through proper channels and submit an official No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Only shortlisted candidates meeting all requisite criteria will be contacted for the selection and interview process.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview or test.
- Original educational degrees, experience records, and verification credentials must be produced at the time of interview.
- GEPCO is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to withhold or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.