Sourcing and Vendor Management Lead

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JOB TITLE : Sourcing and Vendor Management Lead

LOCATION : Doha, Qatar

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Sourcing & Vendor Management Lead is responsible for establishing and managing the organization’s strategic sourcing, procurement governance, and vendor performance management framework.

The role ensures cost-effective procurement, strong supplier relationships, contract compliance, and vendor performance aligned with business and delivery objectives.

This role acts as the bridge between business units, finance, legal, and external suppliers, ensuring value for money, risk mitigation, and high-quality service delivery from third parties.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: requirements → RFP/RFQ → evaluation → negotiation → award.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
• Ensure best value through cost optimization and competitive sourcing.
• Establish procurement policies, templates, and governance standards.

Vendor & Contract Management

Manage vendor onboarding, evaluation, and segmentation.

• Establish and track vendor SLAs, KPIs, and performance scorecards.
• Lead contract negotiations in coordination with Legal and Finance.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service expectations.
• Maintain a centralized vendor and contract repository.

Performance & Relationship Management

Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and business reviews.

• Manage vendor risks, issues, and escalations.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Drive vendor accountability and continuous improvement.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and regulations.

• Identify and mitigate vendor and supply risks.
• Support audit readiness and procurement transparency.
• Promote ethical sourcing and fair procurement practices.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities.

• Track procurement savings and vendor performance metrics.
• Drive efficiency and standardization in procurement processes.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Core Competencies

· Strategic sourcing and procurement management

· Vendor performance and relationship management

· Contract negotiation and commercial management

· Risk and compliance management

· Financial and cost analysis

· Stakeholder and cross-functional coordination

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

· Negotiation and influencing skills

· Analytical and commercial mindset

· Strong communication and relationship management

· Problem solving and decision making

· High integrity and governance mindset

POTENTIAL BACKGROUND

Education:

· Bachelor’s in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

· MBA is a plus

Experience:

· 8–12+ years in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial roles

· Experience managing enterprise vendors and contract

Preferred Certifications:

· CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

· CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)

· PMP or PRINCE2 (advantage)

Typical Previous Roles:

· Procurement Manager, Vendor Manager, Commercial Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manager.

PREFERRED TOOLS / SOFT SKILLS

Preferred Tools

• Procurement & Vendor Platforms: SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement, Coupa, or similar
• Contract Management: Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools
• Reporting & Analysis: Power BI or Tableau, Advanced Excel
• Collaboration & Documentation: SharePoint, Confluence, Microsoft Teams
• Workflow Tracking: Jira or ServiceNow

Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness
• Effective vendor relationship and stakeholder management
• High integrity and governance mindset
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to manage risks and resolve conflicts
• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset

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About Proztec:
Proz Technologies (PROZTEC) is a leading ICT specialist firm based in Doha, Qatar (a tax-free country) with over 300 employees. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our growing team.

Thanks & regards,
Syeda Humera
Recruitment Consultant
Proz Technologies
M: 974-70955929
P: 974-4442-0050 Ext: 109
www.proztec.com

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: QAR5,000.00 - QAR6,000.00 per month