Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer — Job Description

Summary

Manage and execute purchasing activities to ensure timely, cost‑effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing: Identify and evaluate suppliers; conduct market research to find competitive options.
• Purchasing: Prepare and issue purchase orders, contracts, and requisitions; follow approval workflows.
• Supplier management: Build and maintain supplier relationships; monitor performance, lead time, quality, and compliance.
• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, delivery schedules, and service-level agreements to optimize value.
• Cost control: Monitor spend, identify cost savings opportunities, and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Contract management: Draft, review, and maintain contracts; ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Compliance &* risk:* Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, audit requirements, and relevant laws; manage supplier risk assessments.
• Inventory coordination: Coordinate with inventory/warehouse teams to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce stockouts/overstock.
• Reporting &* analytics:* Prepare procurement reports, KPIs (e.g., cost savings, supplier performance, lead times), and spend analyses.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with finance, legal, operations, and project teams to align procurement with business needs.
• Continuous improvement: Implement process improvements, procurement best practices, and technology/tools (e.g., e-procurement systems).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 2–5 years in procurement, purchasing, or supply‑chain roles (adjustable per seniority).
• Technical skills: Familiarity with procurement software/ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and MS Excel.
• Knowledge: Procurement lifecycle, contract law basics, sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation.
• Certifications (preferred): CIPS, CPP®, CPSM, or equivalent.
• Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies & attributes

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ethical, transparent, and compliance-oriented.
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.
• Team player with stakeholder management capabilities.

Pay: QAR45.31 - QAR114.15 per hour

Work Location: In person