Procurement Specialist | Qatarization

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and meticulous Procurement Specialist, designated specifically for Qatari nationals, to bolster the procurement operations by overseeing sourcing, vendor partnerships, and purchasing processes. The selected candidate will ensure acquisitions of goods and services are timely, cost-efficient, and compliant with company policies and procurement standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete procurement cycle including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
• Acquire and assess quotations, proposals, and bids to guarantee value for money and quality service.
• Assist in formulating and executing procurement strategies and category management plans.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships ensuring effective performance management.
• Create purchase orders, contracts, and related procurement paperwork aligned with organizational protocols.
• Track supplier adherence to contracts and service level agreements.
• Perform market research and benchmarking to uncover cost reduction and value enhancement possibilities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to grasp business needs and procurement demands.
• Ensure procurement actions meet company policies, regulations, and governance requirements.
• Generate procurement reports, including spend analysis and performance metrics for leadership review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Preferably holds professional certification such as CIPS or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or supply chain functions.
• In-depth understanding of procurement procedures, tendering, and supplier management.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong skills in negotiation, analysis, and problem resolution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Additional Information

This role is part of the Qatarization initiative, and thus exclusively open to Qatari nationals in line with the organization's commitment.