Procurement Manager

Job description / Role

Role Summary:
Lead and manage all activities related to local and international procurement, including planning, Deciding on best procurement strategies, solicit RFQs, RFPs, & ITB, evaluating tender offers and awarding contract, and administering contracts from commercial side and confirm compliance with requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:
- Managing the procurement and all activities of procurement cycle with complete coordination with the concerned departments.
- Handling the international purchases, nominating potential suppliers, and soliciting RFQs, and RFPs.
- Supervising activities of local shopping, logistics, and contract management.
- Managing importing process including maintaining positive relationships with related government institutions and clearance companies.
- Processing requisitions and purchase orders on ERP system.
- Assuring that procurement policies are implemented probably.
- Leading and contributing towards developing procurement policies and procedures.
- Seeking Ooredoo best interests through the whole cycle of procurement.

Requirements

- Minimum of 8 years experience in procurement with at least 4 years in managerial level.
- Bachelor degree in engineering or in business field.
- Excellent supervision and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Pro-active and initiator
- Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

About the Company

We are a leading international communications company delivering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services tailored to the needs of consumers and businesses across markets in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. As a community-focused company, we are guided by our vision of enriching peoples lives and our belief that we can stimulate human growth by leveraging communications to help people achieve their full potential.

Formerly known as Qtel Group, we have a customer base of 92.9 million and reported revenues of USD 9.3 billion in 2012.