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Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to develop, execute, and refine high-impact procurement and sourcing strategies.
Mentor and supervise junior staff, ensuring adherence to best practices and high-quality work output.
Contribute to setting and enforcing procurement policy and guidelines to ensure a commercial, compliant, and cost-effective process across the business.
Drive process improvement and implement necessary organizational change to better procure goods and services.

Lead the end-to-end procurement and contracting lifecycle, including vendor pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation, and contract finalization.
Develop and execute negotiation strategies to secure optimal terms, prices, and service level agreements with strategic suppliers.
Actively source, vet, and partner with a reliable and diverse base of vendors and suppliers.
Manage supplier relationships and key internal stakeholder relationships to ensure clear requirements, high service levels, and continuous business improvement.

Monitor and forecast upcoming demand levels, price fluctuations, and market trends to anticipate changes in buyer-supplier dynamics.
Conduct in-depth cost analysis, scenario planning, and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive value for money.
Track and report key functional metrics (KPIs) to drive efficiency, reduce expenses, and measure overall effectiveness.
Assess, manage, and mitigate supply chain and procurement-related risks to ensure security of supply and business continuity.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree required in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: Proven track record of at least five (5) years managing complex procurement activities within the market of the State of Qatar.
License: Must possess a valid Qatar Driving License.