Head of Local Purchasing

Should be based in Qatar with Experience in Qatar.

Responsible for ongoing management of local purchasing strategy and activity and for ensuring optimal supplier performance and price.

Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value mitigate supply risk and deliver cost savings. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage the development of contracts contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services by the supply base. Lead and manage a team of Procurement Officers to deliver the appropriate support to the business to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met.

• Bachelors degree in business administration Supply Chain Management or related discipline; experience of leading a purchasing function with a proven track record in strategic purchasing leadership delivering effective purchasing strategies policies processes and systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in contracts administration with a strong focus on procurement and vendor management.
• Experience working in a holding company or a multi-sector corporate environment.
• Sound knowledge of procurement practices and risk management.
• Proficient in ERP systems and contract management tools; strong MS Excel and document control skills.

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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