Senior Specialist

2 weeks ago


Doha, Qatar NES FIRCROFT Full time

BH-252804

Posted: 17/11/2023
- Competitive- Qatar Doha- Permanent- Oil & Gas**Senior Specialist - Category Manager (P4)**
the following categories are expected across 4 x P4 roles:

- Repair and Maintenance, Facilities
- Logistics and Provisions
- Manpower, Insurance, and General Services
- Shipyard Services and General Tools

**Description**
Lead the efforts to define and implement a Milaha-wide strategy with the aim to guarantee a structured approach to the management of a category(s). That approach takes into consideration the demand analysis, market and vendor analysis, risk assessment and potential value levers in order to drive scale, help deliver cost reductions, increase efficiency, and maximize value.
- Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Leadership & Management
- 1. Lead a team of procurement specialists (matrix) handling all personnel development, KPI management, succession planning, etc. Provide recommendations on recruitment, selection, and employee assessment to ensure compliance with HR policies. Foster long-term corporate success through motivated staff, coach subordinates, identify training and career development needs, recommend training courses, and oversee personnel records and resources to meet operational requirements.
- Strategy
- 1. Manage and optimize the assigned category(s) according to the Milaha-wide Procurement strategy.
- 2. Develop and implement multi-year category strategies which drive additional value for the organization. Align the program with strategic business objectives, communicate the strategy to stakeholders, collect feedback, and derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements
- 3. Responsible for strategic procurement processes within the category (incl. supplier portfolio management, market analytics, RfX & sourcing of typically larger value orders, supplier selection, purchase order creation & placement, PO follow-up and issue management).
- 4. Present the category or individual sourcing strategies in front of the Tender Committee or leadership if requested.
- 5. Monitor the global supplier market for the assigned category. Plan for material and service availability by analyzing trends, delivery systems, and markets. Conduct market assessments, cost models, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analyses. Evaluate demand patterns/cycles, optimize purchasing power, gather and manage datasets, and provide global market intelligence. Utilize analytics to monitor procurement volumes, usage patterns, inventory levels, costs, and identify pooling opportunities, cost-saving possibilities, and areas for improvement.
- Sourcing & Supplier (Vendor) Management
- 6. Manage key supplier relationships and execute supplier performance reivews.
- 7. Manage escalations within assigned categories to ensure ll matters are resolved, or escalated ot the nect level.
- 8. Define optimization initiatives (i.e., standardization, bundling, supplier concentration); initiate, support and drive make-or-buy decisions.
- Risk Management
- 9. Identify, evaluate and manage category risks (e.g., delivery dates, capacities, exchange rates / prices for materials) and develop risk management initiatives.
- Execution (Buy/Purchase)
- 10. Collaborate with stakeholders about procurement activities, collect feedback, and derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements.
- 11. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and consolidate procurement requirements, provide advisory services on suitable alternatives, coordinate with departments to identify professional services needs, record and consolidate requirements, and facilitate the translation of internal customer requirements into purchase orders for timely procurement of materials, products, and services.
- 12. Participate in the evaluation of proposals, accurately transferring information and documents to the commercial evaluation sheet/Fusion. Review and interpret tender documents and contracts to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Contract Administration, Development & Negotiation
- 13. Lead negotiations and contract management activities with suppliers to secure cost-effective sources of products and services, negotiate favorable terms and conditions, benchmark costs and quality, monitor contract expirations, and initiate renewals. Develop and execute negotiation strategies, collaborate with internal stakeholders, legal department, and tender committee, and ensure effective contract management across procurement categories.
- Other
- 14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- **Qualifications - External**
Education & Professional Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent required.
- Accredited Procurement / Supply chain certification is preferable.

Professional Experience:
- 8 or more years of experience in the area of Procurement & Supply Chain Management as a category manager or in a similar role.
- Minimum of 5 years experience within mult



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