Strategic Procurement Lead – Education (Doha)

Nord Anglia Education; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on strategy development, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management, and governance, working with Operations, SLT and Finance to secure timely resources while minimising risk.

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 working within structured governance and compliance frameworks
• Understanding of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred)
• Experience within education, hospitality, or service-based environments (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of the school’s procurement strategy.
• Develop annual procurement plans with the Operations Manager, SLT and Finance Manager.
• Drive value-for-money through competitive sourcing, benchmarking, and strategic negotiation.
• Lead tendering processes in line with governance standards.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, internal financial controls, and Nord Anglia policies.
• Maintain procurement documentation to support audit and governance requirements.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance to minimise operational risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of resources and services

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Financial acumen

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Finance

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 activities across the school, ensuring compliant, value-driven sourcing that supports high-quality learning environments.

The role focuses on strategy development, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management, and governance, working with Operations, SLT and Finance to secure timely resources while minimising risk.