Procurement Specialist

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International in Qatar seeks a seasoned procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing across an allocated portfolio of materials, equipment or services. You will manage the PR-to-PO lifecycle in Oracle ERP, run RFQs, support evaluations, and secure favorable terms through data-driven negotiation.

You will own category strategies, engage stakeholders across legal, finance, and operations, monitor spend, drive standardization, and deliver auditable procurement records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• CIPS certification (preferred) or working towards certification.
• Technical proficiency in procurement and sourcing, bidding & tendering, data analytics, market research & intelligence, supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities across an allocated portfolio of materials, equipment or services.
• Manage the full PR-to-PO lifecycle, ERP entries and documentation; lead RFQ processes and supplier evaluations.
• Secure optimal commercial terms through data-driven negotiation and strategic sourcing; maintain audit-ready records in Oracle ERP.
• Own procurement strategy for assigned business unit and contribute to category plans; monitor market trends and risk.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, operations and contract management teams to ensure alignment and compliance.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Bidding & tendering

Data analytics

Market research & intelligence

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields

CIPS Certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP (Procurement & Contracts Modules)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Procurement Execution
• Execute end-to-end procurement activities across an allocated portfolio of materials, equipment or services.
• Manage the full PR-to-PO lifecyc le, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in ERP entries and documentation.
• Manage RFQ processes, prepare and issue RFQs, obtain supplier quotations, support technical / commercial evaluations, prepare award recommendations for leadership endorsement. Maintaining complete audit-ready records within Oracle ERP.
• Secure optimal commercial terms through data-driven negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Portfolio & Category Management
• Own procurement strategy for assigned business unit and/or category and contribute towards development of category plans. Providing insights into market trends, price fluctuations and material availability during negotiations of complex contracts ensuring risk mitigation and compliance.
• Provide a bridge between operational procurement and the strategic contracts / category team to support the drive for increased in contract spend better commercial deals – to quickly identify out of contract procurement trends and work collaboratively with the contracts / category team to expand contract coverage or improve commerciality.
• Keep track of 3rd party spend for the assigned portfolio; identify value or budget leakages if any. Identify opportunities to standardize specifications and consolidate purchase volumes.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
• Serve as the primary procurement focal point for the assigned categories and/or operational areas.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination between legal, finance, operations, supply chain and contract management teams to clarify requirements, ensure alignment of priorities and support seamless procurement execution.
• Support cross-functional decision-making and provide procurement insights for leadership.
• Leveraging knowledge, experience and a robust data set, to effectively challenge and influence end-users and key stakeholders to work in an integrated manner, driving standardization and demand clustering across the portfolio.
• Communicate procurement timelines, risks, and progress updates proactively.
• Escalate issues such as supplier delays, unclear specifications, or pricing deviations.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement
• Engage suppliers for quotations, clarifications, and documentation follow-up.
• Engage and collaborate with external suppliers and agencies to negotiate favorable terms, resolve issues, and drive contractor performance.
• Support supplier onboarding and ensure data accuracy.
• Address delivery or documentation issues and elevate complex matters when needed.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Actively identify and propose opportunities to improve the efficiency of the procurement function and applicable systems / processes. Target reduced transaction volumes, more deliberate clustering of demand and freight consignments, greater uptake of contract utilization.
• Support initiatives related to process efficiency, demand consolidation, and contract utilization. Actively participating in internal training, system enhancements, and process optimization workshops.
• Maintain awareness of global procurement best practices and developments / trends within the market.
• Compliance, Governance & Reporting
• Ensure all procurement actions adhere to corporate policies, HSE requirements, legal standards, and ethical expectations.
• Lead by example in maintaining an ethical work environment that ensures all procurement activities are executed in a fair and transparent manner, free from any potential conflicts of interest. Ensuring accurate documentation for audits and inspections.
• Utilize Oracle system to the maximum extent possible to ensure tracking and reporting.
• Manage procurement activities keeping track of contract ceiling value and provide timely updates to stakeholders on committed spend vs approved contract value (flag contract value ceiling risks).
• Track procurement KPIs (PO cycle time, savings, supplier performance).
• Peer Support, Coaching & Capability Development
• Share knowledge with peers on sourcing methods, ERP usage, and documentation practices.
• Support onboarding of new or junior team members.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and team learning activities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and ethical conduct, contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• Certification from CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply), or working towards certification will be considered a plus (Preferred).
• Technical proficiency: Procurement and sourcing, bidding & tendering, data analytics, market research & intelligence, supplier relationship management, negotiation skills, stakeholder management.
• Behavioral proficiency: Internal initiative & drive, resilience, communication skills, ability to adapt & integrate, stakeholder engagement, detail oriented, simplification mindset.
• Leadership proficiency: Service excellence, sound decision making, mentoring & training, strong collaboration and leadership skills.
• Technological Proficiency: Understanding of Procure-to-Pay process, knowledge of Oracle ERP specific to Procurement & Contracts Modules, proficiency in MS Office Suite.