An exciting opportunity to work with a well know company in Doha, Qatar.  We are currently looking for Senior Specialist - Category Manager with experience in procuring vessels.

Job Objective:

To utilize extensive experience in category management and vessel operations to lead and optimize procurement strategies, ensuring cost-effective and efficient supply chain solutions. Aim to foster strong supplier relationships, drive innovation, and contribute to the overall business goals by delivering high-value procurement outcomes.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize the assigned category according to the Procurement strategy Present the category strategy in front of the Tender Committee if requested Implement and control execution and implementation of category strategies by tracking execution (category strategy roadmap and execution plan, KPI, frequent performance reviews) Responsible for tactical and strategic procurement processes within the category (incl. Supplier portfolio management, market analytics, RfX & Sourcing, Supplier selection, Purchase order creation & placement, PO follow-up and issue management) Define optimization initiatives (i.e., standardization, bundling, supplier concentration); initiate, support and drive make-or-buy decisions Manage category supplier portfolio and budget planning in coordination with VP, Business units, departments and suppliers Constantly drive the realization of savings, bundling of demand (analyse wide demand structure) and category specific objectives•Benchmark category (Procurement conditions, processes) and continuously optimize procurement processes/ systems and category (sub-category) portfolio Oversee contract management, including the administration of the contract master data Maintain a standardized reporting for the assigned category acc. to the defined standards Monitor the global supplier market for the assigned category, force best cost country sourcing Identify, evaluate and manage category risks (e.g., delivery dates, capacities, exchange rates /prices for materials) and develop risk management initiatives Inform stakeholders about Procurement activities, collect feedback and derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements Responsible for internal customer relationship management of the assigned category Provide recommendations on new subordinate hires and ensure the availability of all resources required to perform assigned tasks and activities Supervise subordinate staff, assign work activities, monitor performance and review results Act as a coach to subordinates, identify their training and career development, recommend training courses and follow-up on their personnel records such as timesheets, discipline, vacations, leaves and absenteeism

 

Qualifications:

Education Qualification:

Bachelor Degree in Management, Engineering, Logistics or equivalent

Professional Experience:

6 - 8 years of experience in the area of Procurement & Supply Chain Management as categorymanager or in a similar role Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role with proven capability of leading a multi-disciplinary team