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ECCO Gulf Majorel Qatar is seeking a skilled Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic team in Doha, Qatar. As a key member of our purchasing and logistics department, you will be responsible for managing the procurement process to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. Your role will involve collaborating with various departments to understand their needs and sourcing the best suppliers to meet those requirements.

• Procurement Activities

  • Prepare, review and confirm purchase orders and contracts to be sent to suppliers in ensuring that the purchase orders and contracts are accurate, and all category frameworks and guidelines / policies are followed.
  • Set up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for recurring requirements in the Company’s Procurement System.
  • Support in follow up with suppliers to ensure that ordered goods and services are delivered on time and within the agreed prices in PO/contract.
  • Liaise with and support invoice management team, user departments and finance to ensure suppliers receive their payments as per the PO / contract terms in supporting healthy business relationship with suppliers.

  Budgeting and Financial Performance

  • Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to internal stakeholders.

  Contract Management

  • Review of goods, services and/or works contracts concluded with suppliers to ensure that the company is getting the best quality, price and delivery time available in the market.
  • Work closely with Contracts team and support them to ensure appropriate agreements are negotiated and in place.

  Supplier Relationship Management

  • Build high levels of trust and understanding with key external stakeholders including suppliers and contractors to promote full compliance with industry regulations and promote broader understanding of the bank’s interests and practices.
  • ·Keep record of all suppliers and goods, services and/or works purchased for future reference ensuring the continuous procurement of high-quality goods, services and/or works in the most cost-efficient manners.
  • Support in conducting the supplier performance evaluation in conjunction with the user dept and Supplier Management team.
  • Initiate and support supplier pre-qualification initiatives in coordination with Supplier Management team and maintain a list of pre-qualified suppliers of assigned or group of categories.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in procurement and logistics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills and a keen eye for detail.

• Minimum Qualifications:

  · Bachelor’s degree in Business,Supply Chain or similar discipline from a reputable university.

  ·Procurement / Supply Chain Management Accreditation such as CIPS / MCIPS or Equivalent is preferred.

  Minimum Experience:

  • 8 years of experience in procurement, banking industry experience is preferred.

  Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):

  • Strong knowledge of procurement tools & techniques, policies, processes and procedures
  • Knowledge and experience of implementing category management, spend analysis, TCO.
  • Knowledge and application of measuring & evaluating supplier performance.
  • Strong knowledge of analysing, planning and implementing optimal sourcing and procurement strategies.
  • Knowledge of Procurement systems such as Oracle or SAP.
  • Numeracy and the ability to present data clearly and accurately.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Planning, Problem Solving and Decision-Making abilities.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and web applications.
  • Proficiency in English and Arabic.
  • Stakeholders’ management skills. Ability to work with stakeholders, senior executives, management team and external partners/advisors through collaboration & teamwork in a non-hierarchical relationship framework.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.