Procurement Manager

Foreground LLC; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground LLC is seeking a Procurement Manager in Qatar to oversee sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations for large-scale infrastructure projects. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and alignment with project timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in construction procurement, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with local and international standards. Fluency in English is required, with Arabic preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement experience in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
• Knowledge of local and international procurement standards.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function, managing end-to-end sourcing, vendor prequalification, and contract execution.
• Develop procurement strategies that ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and quality compliance.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize value and reduce risk exposure.
• Monitor supply chain performance, resolving bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance evaluation and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams on procurement forecasts.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Vendor development

Vendor management

Fluent English

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Job description

Foreground is partnering with a leading construction group in Qatar to identify a Procurement Manager who will oversee the sourcing and supply of materials and services for large-scale infrastructure and building projects. This role requires strong vendor management, cost optimization, and contract negotiation expertise, ensuring procurement aligns with project delivery timelines and budget controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement function, managing end-to-end sourcing, vendor prequalification, and contract execution.
• Develop procurement strategies that ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and quality compliance.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers and subcontractors to optimize value and reduce risk exposure.
• Monitor supply chain performance, resolving bottlenecks to ensure timely delivery.
• Establish and maintain supplier performance evaluation and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and finance teams on procurement forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement experience in the construction sector.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor development skills.
• Knowledge of local and international procurement standards.
• Fluency in English required, Arabic preferred.