Procurement Liaison Officer

Job description / Role

Procurement Liaison Officer (Global Sports Event Qatar 2022 - Accommodation Services)

GLOBAL SPORTS EVENT QATAR - ACCOMMODATION SERVICES

PROCUREMENT LIAISON OFFICER (fixed term contract until January 2023)

What's in it for you?

Take the fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizon outside the common hotel environment and play your role in delivering high quality hospitality services embedded in one of the world's most popular sports events. Benefit from this exceptional experience by advancing your skills, know-how and future career.

Scope of Position:

This position is responsible for supporting Qatar Global Sports Event 2022's ongoing Procurement & Logistics projects. The Procurement Liaison Officer will be working closely with the team members and the main client, to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. Responsibilities include data analysis and submitting deliverables.

Summary of Responsibilities:

- While gathering data from internal stakeholders, he/she must run own evaluation to understand if the proposed recommendation (for the client's endorsement) carries relevant analysis and is supported with detailed research and thorough official communication, based on the framework that will be provided.
- Works closely with the team, the project's Finance department, the main client and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for project planning and remaining on track on deadlines.
- Provides clear lines of compliance.
- Proactive identification of any potential risks that may arise.
- Provides in-depth research analytical support in a variety of procurement activities.
- Develops and executes procurement strategies that are designed to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost.
- Develops & maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, manages category vendor performance.
- Oversees that the Document Control is recorded correctly.
- Create contingency plans
- Develops forms and procedures to facilitate effective and efficient purchasing throughout the department.
- Records, reviews and interprets data to determine the effectiveness of operations.
- Budget preparation and management

Requirements

Qualifications:

- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Must be excellent with data analytics & numbers
- Data Analytics or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is plus
- Experience in working on complex projects, creating solutions and delivering value for the business
- Used to working in a fast-paced environment needing decisive problem-solving, and the ability to work well under pressure
- Commercially aware.
- Good stakeholder relations - both internal and external
- Excellent presentation, collaboration and verbal and written skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written), any additional language is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft excel and Word

Competencies

- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
- A high level of interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- High level of efficiency, accuracy, integrity, and attention to details
- Responsible, adaptable, accountable, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner
- High standards of customer service
- Strong work ethics, forward-thinking and driven
- A hands-on approach is essential and self-starter mindset
- Demonstrates organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Proven team working skills and able to work effectively and contribute in a team
- Ability to work independently and has good initiative under dynamic environment

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We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

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