Senior Procurement Specialist Qatar Foundation

To manage the purchasing of quality goods and services and ensure that QNL needs are met on time and at a fair and reasonable cost.

Key Result Areas:
Provide procurement training, guidance and support to departments and advise on procurement policies & procedures.
Recommend new or revised purchasing procedures in line with existing QF policies & procedures.
Receive and review requisitions and specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Determine vendor sources and obtain product information to ensure that specifications are met; Advise on alternative products and recommend substitutes as appropriate.
Prepare formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations.
Secure bids and proposals from vendors; analyze for content and price, negotiate contract terms, select vendors, and award contracts in accordance with authorized approval levels.
Liaise with suppliers to gather information regarding delivery of goods and services, resolve any issues, and ensure contract compliance.
Prepare technical letters, memos, reports, and other documents related to area of responsibility.
Manage warehousing & logistics and coordinate with QNL department focal points.
Work closely with QNL finance department to ensure bills are paid on time.
Help users sign up to receive solicitations and requests for quotations.
Provide accurate and complete information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner to QF employees and representatives of external agencies and suppliers in order to ensure exemplary customer service.
Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in business or a related field; master s degree preferred.
6-8 years in a relevant full-time work experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills in both oral and written English and Arabic (Native speakers of Arabic are required to have high IELTS or TOFEL scores).
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a quickly changing environment with short deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Office applications.