Procurement Manager - Indirect - Corporate Services

Job description / Role

Procurement Manager - Indirect - Corporate Services - Qatar Airways - Doha

We are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join our Head Office team here in Doha, Qatar. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the one of the worlds leading and fastest growing Airlines.

This will be a key position specifically focusing on strategic Indirect Procurement, predominately within the Corporate Services area inclusive of IT, Marketing and Recruiting/Manpower Services

Focus:
To manage all Procurement requirements in a given or group of product categories (Corporate Services), setting category strategy, interfacing with colleagues of all levels and managing the supply to ensure best value for the company in line with its strategic, financial and operational requirements.

Financial:
Ensure best value at all times for goods and services procured on behalf of the organisation.

Operational:
Interface with internal user departments and suppliers on procurement projects, Ensure user clearly defines requirements and obtains relevant approvals. Products, goods, services and suppliers sourcing, RFQ management and administration for high value and high priority requirements, Negotiate with suppliers on costs, commercial and contractual terms, Ensure conformance at all times of the organization to Procurement process, Provision of strategic analysis to assist in category strategy definition and KPI monitoring.

Management:
Manage multiple procurement projects in tandem, prioritised according to company's strategic, financial and operational requirements, Actively manage team and team workload, setting priorities, coaching and assisting in problem resolution.

Leadership:
Seek out, propose and implement business process improvements, Show initiative in anticipating future issues, planning for them and executing plans on a timely basis.

Requirements

The chosen candidate will have the ability to manage multiple procurement projects in accordance to companys strategic, financial and operational requirements.

You will actively manage a team, set priorities, coach and assist in problem resolution. You will be accountable for decisions taken and project delivery.

You will have the ability to work independently, demonstrating forward planning, initiative and business process improvement while also taking responsibility for self and team development.

Degree level education required with minimum of 10 years experience in a procurement role ideally with management experience.

Applicants with a background in global corporate companies will be preferred.

Experience within Indirect Procurement is essential ideally within IT, Marketing and Recruiting/Manpower Services

You will display strong communications skills, numeracy and ability to present data clearly and accurately.

About the Company

Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 150 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.

Travel today involves a mix of short, medium and long-haul segments, with more people travelling than ever before. With the breadth of network coverage today, virtually no destination is unreachable. This is why the commitment to service is paramount; as our guests are travelling farther and more frequently than ever before, the experience on board is an important part of the journey itself.

Since our launch in 1997, Qatar Airways has earned many awards and accolades, becoming one of an elite group of airlines worldwide to have earned a 5-star rating by Skytrax. Voted Airline of the Year by Skytrax in 2011, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017, Qatar Airways has won the confidence of the travelling public. We have accomplished these goals by focusing on the details – how we run the business, and how you experience our airline.