Procurement Manager

About the role

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead all sourcing activities for Etqan Global Academy in Doha. You will be responsible for delivering value‑for‑money procurement solutions that support the school’s operational excellence and high‑quality learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a procurement strategy aligned with school and regional objectives.
• Create annual procurement plans in partnership with Operations, Senior Leadership and Finance.
• Drive competitive sourcing, benchmarking and strategic negotiations to achieve cost savings.
• Lead tendering processes in compliance with governance standards.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Ensure compliance with Qatar regulations, internal controls and Nord Anglia policies.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation for audit and governance.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance to reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure timely delivery of goods and services.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field.
• Professional procurement qualification (CIPS or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum 5 + years of experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience working within structured governance and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of Qatar procurement regulations (preferred).
• Background in education, hospitality or service‑based environments (desirable).

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading international schools organisation.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with global networking.
• Professional development and exposure to best‑practice educational initiatives.