Senior Procurement Specialist (Qatari)

Qatar Airways; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways is looking for a procurement professional to deliver data-driven insights, optimize sourcing strategies, and reduce cost across the procurement lifecycle in a global aviation environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop strategic sourcing plans, monitor KPIs with dashboards, and present executive updates to leadership to drive value and supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. No prior experience required.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or related field.
• Experience with procurement software and data analysis tools.
• Certificate in procurement and supply operations.
• Experience in aviation industry.
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends and draw conclusions.
• Command of English language.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Managerial skills - ability to delegate work, set direction and coach teams.
• Practical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines.
• Design and implement strategic sourcing plans using market intelligence and supplier analysis.
• Participate in process improvement teams to streamline procurement workflows.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and KPIs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive P2P lifecycle improvements by adopting automation and process redesign.
• Enhance procurement systems, policies, and procedures through gap analyses and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project goals and resource requirements.
• Conduct cost analyses to support RFPs, pricing, and sourcing decisions.
• Maintain centralized tracking of baseline spend across sourcing categories.
• Integrate data from multiple sources using BI tools to support planning and decision-making.
• Build financial models for margin analysis to support management decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and reports to communicate procurement performance.
• Monitor cost reduction initiatives and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Negotiation

English

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certificate in procurement

Tools

Procurement software

Market research tools

Job description

General Information

Ref # 227475

Location: Qatar-Doha

Job family: Corporate & Commercial

Closing Date: 2026-11-22

Description

About the job

Responsible to provide data-driven insights and analysis to support strategic procurement decisions, optimize sourcing strategies, and drive continuous improvement within the procurement process. Also, responsible to analyze data, assess market trends, and manage risks to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement practices, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Design and implement strategic sourcing plans using market intelligence and supplier analysis to drive value creation and operational efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement teams by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions to streamline procurement workflows and enhance service delivery.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and process metrics through dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive innovation across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle by adopting automation tools and process redesign to reduce cycle times and optimize costs.
• Enhance procurement systems, policies, and procedures by conducting gap analyses and benchmarking best practices to improve operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with leadership to define project goals and resource requirements through structured planning sessions to support high-impact procurement initiatives.
• Conduct cost analyses using customized financial models to support RFPs, pricing strategies, and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Maintain centralized tracking of baseline spend across sourcing categories using spend analytics tools to support negotiation strategies and supplier management.
• Integrate data from multiple sources using BI tools and procurement platforms to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
• Build financial models for margin analysis and profitability assessments using historical data and forecasting techniques to support line management decisions.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and summary reports using visual storytelling and data insights to communicate procurement performance to MATAR Management.
• Monitor cost reduction initiatives through regular reporting and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

• Support line manager in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing procurement data and trend analysis to facilitate accurate financial planning.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities by conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Deliver actionable insights using procurement dashboards and analytics to inform strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal, and Business Units through regular alignment meetings to ensure procurement strategies comply with enterprise-wide policies.
• Monitor supplier risk and performance using scorecards and audits and implement mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Champion digital transformation by piloting and integrating e-sourcing platforms and spend analytics tools to improve procurement visibility and decision-making.
• Develop procurement intelligence reports including Spend Category Opportunity Assessments and Market Profiles using structured research to support SLA compliance.
• Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Qualification

About You

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent without prior experience.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or related filed.
• Experience in procurement software, data analysis tools, market research studies.
• Certificate in procurement and supply operations.
• Previous experience in aviation industry.
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify trends and draw conclusions.
• Command of English language.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Managerial skills -Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
• Practical decision-making skills.