Job Duties and Qualifications

• Leads a group of Procurement professionals and plans sourcing to support field operation's or project management's strategic plans
• Complies with and executes Supply Chain Management strategy in accordance with policies and procedures. Directs the creation of request for quotations (RFQ) and competitive biddings from various suppliers to obtain best quality, delivery and price for goods and services
• Responsible for approving the selection and qualification of suppliers, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing agreements for local procurement of goods and services not covered under Category Management
• Develops strategies to improve supplier performance for spend not under regional or global Category Management
• Collaborate with other supply chain function to achieve the common goal of providing the most economically product/ service cost to stakeholder in order to maximise cash flow and minimise inventory holding
• Oversees Procurement function in Qatar
• End to End ownership to support API Audits, Internal Procurement Audits to ensure no compliance breach
• Collaboration with Legal to drive effective contracts management
• Full adherence to Company Procurement Business Policies
• Spend Management and Cost Control Initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 8 years of experience or equivalent industry experience in lieu of education
• Advanced procurement certification is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement and materials function as it relates to oil field services
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to interface with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Effective negotiation skills
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Effective supervisory skills