Procurement Lead

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy project firm in Qatar is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee contractor procurement activities. The role involves ensuring timely and compliant delivery of project materials and services. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of procurement experience in large-scale projects and a suitable bachelor's degree. Strong skills in procurement best practices and stakeholder management are essential. This role offers a 36-month contract with extended working hours and an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ procurement experience in major oil and gas projects or large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of the industrial supply chain market.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Establish alignment with the project management team on procurement objectives.
• Manage procurement of long-lead items including tender preparation and evaluation.
• Communicate and report on procurement activities and identify potential issues.

Skills

Procurement best practices

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Procurement Lead – Qatar

Location: Qatar, Onshore

Contract: 36 Months

Working Hours: 10 hours/day, 6 days/week

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 2027

Overview

A leading energy project is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee all contractor procurement activities. The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of project materials and services. You will work closely with project teams, contractors, and vendors to maintain alignment with project objectives and schedules while promoting best-practice procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain alignment with the project management team on procurement objectives, scope, and execution plans.
• Manage procurement of long‑lead items, including preparation of tender packages, tender evaluation, and purchase order administration until assignment to contractors.
• Ensure compliance with project procurement procedures and oversee contractor adherence to procurement processes.
• Communicate and report on procurement activities, progress, and cost data; identify and advise on potential procurement issues.
• Oversee contractor execution of materials management and expediting processes.
• Review required spare parts lists and supervise contractor execution of spares procurement plans.
• Ensure vendor qualification processes are implemented and maintain an updated project vendor list.
• Support the development and administration of contractor subcontracting plans as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ procurement experience in major oil and gas projects or similar large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and the industrial supply chain market.
• Ability to operate autonomously, handling multiple priorities in a results‑oriented manner.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and influence teams and contractors.