Strategic Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Oracle

Gulf Drilling International; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Drilling International seeks a senior procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities across a portfolio of materials and services. You will own the PR-to-PO lifecycle in Oracle ERP, lead RFQ processes, and negotiate favorable terms to secure optimal commercial outcomes.

The role requires strong data analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration with contracts and category teams to improve contract coverage and drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, SCM or related field.
• CIPS certification or working towards it is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities across an allocated portfolio.
• Manage the PR-to-PO lifecycle in ERP with accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead RFQ processes: issue RFQs, gather supplier quotes, evaluate bids, and prepare award recommendations.
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms and drive data-driven sourcing decisions.
• Own procurement strategy for the assigned category and provide market insights during negotiations.
• Coordinate with contracts/category teams to expand contract coverage and improve commerciality.
• Monitor 3rd party spend and identify opportunities to standardize specifications.
• Serve as procurement focal point for assigned categories and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Support supplier onboarding and ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and drive cost savings.

Skills

Procurement & Sourcing

Bidding & Tendering

Data Analytics

Market Research

Supplier Relationship Mgmt

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or SCM

CIPS certification (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Gulf Drilling International seeks a senior procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities across a portfolio of materials and services. You will own the PR-to-PO lifecycle in Oracle ERP, lead RFQ processes, and negotiate favorable terms to secure optimal commercial outcomes.

The role requires strong data analytics, market insights, and cross-functional collaboration with contracts and category teams to improve contract coverage and drive cost savings.