Senior Procurement Specialist (Qatari)

About the role

A Senior Procurement Specialist is needed in Doha, Qatar, to provide data-driven insights and analysis that support strategic procurement decisions, optimize sourcing strategies and drive continuous improvement. The role covers sourcing, spend analysis, supplier risk and cost-reduction initiatives, and reports to MATAR Management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines.
• Design and implement strategic sourcing plans using market intelligence and supplier analysis.
• Analyze spend data, supplier performance and process metrics through dashboards and reports to track KPIs and find cost savings.
• Drive innovation across the procure-to-pay lifecycle with automation tools and process redesign.
• Conduct cost analyses with financial models for RFPs, pricing and sourcing, and maintain centralized baseline spend tracking.
• Build financial models for margin analysis and profitability assessments.
• Prepare executive presentations and reports on procurement performance.
• Support the line manager in budgeting and forecasting with procurement data and trend analysis.
• Monitor supplier risk and performance using scorecards and audits, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Pilot and integrate e-sourcing platforms and spend analytics tools, and deliver procurement intelligence reports such as Spend Category Opportunity Assessments and Market Profiles.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Legal and business units so procurement complies with enterprise policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; no prior experience required.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or a related field.
• Certificate in procurement and supply operations.
• Previous experience in the aviation industry.
• Strong command of English.

Required skills

• Procurement software and data analysis tools.
• Market research studies.
• Data analysis, trend identification and negotiation with suppliers.
• Managerial skills: delegation, mentoring, coaching and teamwork.