Manager Procurement (Catering & F&B)

About the role

Qatar Airways Group is looking for a Manager of Procurement for its Catering and F&B category in Doha. The role manages all procurement needs for the category, develops category strategies with agreed cost-saving targets, ensures supply delivers best value and leads the team to meet its goals.

Key responsibilities

• Define the Catering and F&B category plan and develop cost-saving plans for the group, reducing expenditure from the budgeted amounts
• Set the supply strategy for each product category and work cross-functionally to maximise the group's benefits
• Negotiate with key suppliers on costs, commercial and contractual terms, and assist with tenders of high value or risk
• Help develop the departmental budget and run, review and act on performance reports for the category
• Manage quality control, delivery timelines and project risks, acting as liaison with project stakeholders
• Challenge user timelines, specifications and supplier lists, and prioritise workload and tenders for the category team
• Mentor and coach the team, support other procurement managers and perform other duties directed by the Head of the Department

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least 8 years of job-related experience
• At least 5 years of Catering and F&B category experience
• Fluent English and strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure with many stakeholders and to build business relationships
• Service-oriented mindset, excellent negotiation skills and contractual and financial acumen
• Planning, problem-solving and managerial skills, including delegation, mentoring and coaching