Catering & F&B Procurement Leader — Strategy & Savings

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways in Doha seeks a Manager of Procurement for Catering and F&B to lead category strategy, analyse spend and drive cost savings. You will manage a team, ensure supplier performance, and align with senior management on objectives and budgets.

Ideal candidates will have a strong Catering & F&B background, 8+ years of experience, and demonstrated leadership in a complex corporate environment. This on-site role offers broad exposure within a global airline group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with minimum 8 years of job-related experience.
• Strong Catering and F&B category experience with at least 5 years.
• Fluent English language with strong communication skills.
• Ability to influence, build strong business relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Managerial skills to delegate work, guide the team and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis to define Catering and F&B category planning.
• Develop cost-saving plans to reduce overall expenditure for QR Group.
• Define supply strategy for relevant product categories and cross-functional planning.
• Review policies and drive continuous improvement within the department.
• Lead procurement team to ensure high service levels, KPIs and timelines.
• Negotiate high-value contracts with key suppliers and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Catering & F&B expertise

English fluency

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Qatar Airways in Doha seeks a Manager of Procurement for Catering and F&B to lead category strategy, analyse spend and drive cost savings. You will manage a team, ensure supplier performance, and align with senior management on objectives and budgets.

Ideal candidates will have a strong Catering & F&B background, 8+ years of experience, and demonstrated leadership in a complex corporate environment. This on-site role offers broad exposure within a global airline group.