Strategic Education Procurement Lead

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

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.