Senior Procurement Officer
Location: Qatar
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Purpose
Coordinate and execute procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management activities, including tendering, contracts administration, supplier performance management, and contract management in compliance with internal policies and procedures. The role requires close coordination with internal and external stakeholders under the supervision of the procurement management hierarchy.
Key Accountabilities
Strategic Sourcing
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Prepare demand analysis reports using historical procurement data and future plans, compute baseline spend, and draft total cost of ownership (TCO) models
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Develop supply analysis reports, identify potential suppliers, and generate supplier portfolios to establish competitive sourcing
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Support preparation of category sourcing strategies by analysing supply and demand, assessing risks, and identifying potential savings
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Manage tendering processes including preparation, administration, evaluation, contract drafting, and negotiation in compliance with company policies
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Track implementation plans to ensure strategies are realised and cost savings sustained
Supplier Management
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Facilitate supplier registration and pre-qualification processes to attract qualified suppliers
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Analyse supplier segmentation and maintain segmentation database to prioritise supplier engagement
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Implement and track supplier performance management processes, conduct evaluations, and compile supplier ratings and recommendations
Contracts Management
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Administer contract activities including compliance management, claims management, and contract closure to ensure supplier performance aligns with contractual obligations
Business Stakeholder Support
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Provide supply market insights, data analysis, and recommendations to support stakeholder decision-making
SAP and e-Procurement
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Utilise ERP systems and e-procurement platforms for tendering, purchase orders, contract management, invoice monitoring, and reporting
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Maximise use of SAP Ariba for tendering and price enquiry processes
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
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Implement and provide inputs to departmental policies, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance and delivery of cost-effective service
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
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Ensure compliance with relevant quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures and controls
Reporting
- Prepare departmental statements and reports accurately and on time to meet corporate and departmental requirements
Related Assignments
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Perform other duties as directed
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (for MRO and Chemical groups) or Business Administration (for other groups)
Experience
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10–15 years’ experience in procurement, preferably in oil & gas or petrochemical industries
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Hands-on operations or production experience in the same industry is desirable
Skills
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Fluent in written and spoken English
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Proficient in computer applications
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Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Communications & Working Relationships
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Internal: Finance and various user departments
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External: Suppliers, vendors, and contractors
Decision-Making Authority
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Key strategic sourcing and category management decisions referred to line manager for approval
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Exercises financial and non-financial authority as per management level and delegation of authority