Procurement Manager

Guardian Jobs; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is recruiting a Procurement Manager for Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar. You will lead procurement across the school, ensuring compliant, value-driven sourcing to support excellent learning environments.

Key duties include developing procurement plans, running tender processes, negotiating contracts, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and building strong supplier relationships with governance in mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability.
• Experience within governance and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the school's procurement strategy aligned with objectives.
• Develop annual procurement plans with Operations Manager, SLT and Finance Manager.
• Drive value-for-money through sourcing, benchmarking, and negotiation.
• Lead tendering processes in line with governance standards.
• Negotiate and manage contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, controls, and Nord Anglia policies.
• Maintain procurement documentation for audit and governance.
• Build supplier relationships and monitor performance to minimise risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing and delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Financial acumen

Governance/compliance

Supplier management

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Job description

Location: Etqan Global Academy, Doha, Qatar

Nord Anglia Education is looking to recruit a Procurement Manager to join Etqan Global Academy in Doha, Qatar.

We are looking for someone to lead and manage all procurement activities across the school, ensuring effective, compliant, and value‑driven sourcing of goods and services that support operational excellence and high-quality learning environments.

The role:

• Leading the development and execution of the school's procurement strategy aligned with school and regional objectives
• Developing annual procurement plans in collaboration with the Operations Manager, SLT and Finance Manager
• Driving value-for-money initiatives through competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and strategic negotiation
• Leading tendering processes in line with governance standards
• Negotiating and managing commercial contracts and supplier agreements
• Ensuring compliance with local regulations, internal financial controls, and Nord Anglia policies
• Maintaining accurate procurement documentation to support audit and governance requirements
• Building strong supplier relationships and monitoring performance to minimise operational risk
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of resources and services

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability
• Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
• Understanding of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred)
• Experience within education, hospitality, or service‑based environments (desirable)

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 80,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world‑leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life‑changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like‑minded people across the world.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with various protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.