Procurement Officer

Doha, Qatar

Procurement Officer
Doha, Qatar. Confidential search. Immediate joining.

About our client
Our client is a well-established organisation in Qatar. Talent Leaders is managing this search on a confidential basis, and the client's name will be shared with shortlisted candidates at interview stage.
The role
You will run the end-to-end procurement and tendering cycle, from purchase requisition through sourcing, tender evaluation, award and contract handover, in line with Qatar's procurement regulations and the organisation's policies and delegation of authority. The role suits an experienced procurement professional who has worked within formal public-sector tendering and approval frameworks in Qatar and can start immediately.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full procurement cycle for goods, services and works, from requisition review and specification through to purchase order and contract award.
Prepare and issue tender documents, RFQs and RFPs, manage clarifications and bid submissions, and run tender opening and evaluation in line with applicable tendering regulations.
Coordinate tender and procurement committees, prepare evaluation reports, comparative statements and award recommendations, and maintain complete audit trails.
Ensure compliance with Qatar's procurement legislation, internal procurement policies, approval limits and delegation of authority.
Source, prequalify and maintain the supplier database, and evaluate supplier performance.
Negotiate prices, terms and conditions to achieve value for money, and support contract drafting and administration.
Track purchase orders, deliveries and contract milestones, and resolve supplier issues with internal departments and finance.
Prepare annual procurement plans with user departments, and support budget alignment and spend reporting.
Maintain procurement records and documentation ready for internal and external audit.
Use the organisation's ERP and e-procurement systems to process requisitions, tenders and purchase orders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive procurement experience, including end-to-end management of tenders and competitive bidding.
Procurement experience with a government or semi-government entity in Qatar is required.
Working knowledge of Qatar's tendering and procurement regulations, committee-based approvals and audit requirements.
A recognised procurement certification: CIPS Level 4 Diploma or above (MCIPS preferred), or CPSM. CPPO, CPPB or CPP are also considered.
Strong negotiation, evaluation and contract administration skills.
Experience with ERP or e-procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle or Microsoft Dynamics.
Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic is an advantage.
Currently based in Qatar, with a transferable sponsorship and NOC available.
Available to join immediately.