Strategic Procurement Leader

Confidential Careers; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to provide strategic leadership across procurement operations, sourcing, and supplier management in Doha. You will drive cost optimization, governance, and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end procurement, negotiating with suppliers, implementing governance frameworks, monitoring KPIs, and building a high-performing team to deliver value and transparency across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification, such as CIPS, is an advantage.
• Significant progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations, including substantial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement strategies, managing budgets, establishing governance frameworks, and overseeing complex sourcing activities.
• Experience leading teams and managing relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with business objectives, operational priorities, and approved budgets.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including strategic sourcing, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, tender evaluations, and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships, lead commercial negotiations, and monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, timely delivery, and value for money.
• Oversee contract coordination with Legal and relevant stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and delegated authorities.
• Lead procurement budgeting, expenditure monitoring, cost optimization, and commercial performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

Budget management

ERP systems

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/SCM/Business/Finance

Postgraduate qualification or CIPS certification

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Analytical reporting tools

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to provide strategic leadership across procurement operations, sourcing, and supplier management in Doha. You will drive cost optimization, governance, and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include leading end-to-end procurement, negotiating with suppliers, implementing governance frameworks, monitoring KPIs, and building a high-performing team to deliver value and transparency across the