Procurement / Purchasing Officer

We are looking for an Procurement / Purchasing Officer based in Qatar.

 

Key Responsibilities

·      Source, evaluate, and procure goods, materials, equipment, and services in line with company requirements.

·      Obtain quotations, compare supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

·      Prepare and issue purchase orders while ensuring all procurement activities comply with company policies.

·      Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.

·      Monitor supplier performance, delivery timelines, product quality, and service levels.

·      Coordinate with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements and forecast procurement needs.

·      Track purchase orders from placement through to delivery, ensuring timely receipt of goods and services.

·      Resolve supplier issues, discrepancies, damaged goods, delivery delays, and invoice queries.

·      Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier databases, contracts, and purchasing documentation.

·      Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to avoid stock shortages or overstocking.

·      Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.

·      Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement agreements.

·      Prepare procurement reports, purchasing analyses, and supplier performance metrics for management.

·      Ensure compliance with company procurement procedures, ethical sourcing standards, and applicable Qatari regulations.

·      Perform additional procurement and purchasing duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.

·      Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain operations, preferably within Qatar or the GCC.

·      Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, contract negotiation, and inventory control.

·      Experience preparing purchase orders, supplier evaluations, and procurement reports.

·      Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or other procurement software.

·      Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.

·      Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.

·      High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

·      Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supply chain principles.

·      Professional procurement certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) are an advantage.

·      Fluent in English; Arabic is highly desirable.

 

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Procurement / Purchasing Officer to join our team in Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating with suppliers, managing purchasing activities, and ensuring the timely procurement of materials while achieving cost efficiency and maintaining quality standards. Working closely with internal departments, suppliers, and logistics teams, you will support the organisation's procurement strategy by ensuring business requirements are met through effective supplier management, contract administration, and inventory coordination. The ideal candidate is analytical, organised, and capable of building strong supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with company policies and procurement best practices.