Assistant Procurement Manager

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Key Relationships

• Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, staff.
• External: Vendors, suppliers, contractors.

Accountabilities

Ensure effective procurement operations and cost optimization by identifying, sourcing, and evaluating a diverse range of vendors and suppliers. Lead and support the negotiation of contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to achieve best value while ensuring compliance with quality standards, operational requirements, and company policies across Artan Holding and its subsidiaries.

Duties and Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Support the Group Procurement Manager in developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with business goals.
• Implement procurement plans that ensure security of supply, cost efficiency, and quality standards.
• Lead full-cycle procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Conduct cost analysis, scenario comparison, benchmarking, and continuous market research to achieve best commercial outcomes.
• Forecast price and market trends to anticipate demand and changes in supplier leverage.
• Develop procurement processes, workflows, and technology improvements to enhance effectiveness and compliance.

Team Leadership & Performance

• Supervise, guide, and develop procurement staff to build capability and ensure adherence to standards.
• Foster continuous improvement mindset and contribute to building a strong procurement culture.

Supplier Management

• Identify, assess, and maintain relationships with reliable vendors and service providers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and risk assessments, ensuring mitigation actions where required.
• Establish and manage supplier database and annual purchasing agreements for recurring categories.
• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve value, quality, and service delivery.

Operational Procurement

• Ensure timely sourcing and delivery of goods and services in alignment with project and operational needs.
• Monitor and forecast inventory levels and procurement demand across group entities.
• Manage contract renewals and verify compliance with agreed commercial terms.

Stakeholder & Governance

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate specification and clarity of requirements.
• Uphold procurement governance principles of transparency, fairness, accountability, and value for money.
• Support in policy development, compliance monitoring, and alignment across all subsidiaries.
• Prepare and present regular procurement performance reports, risks, savings achievements, and KPIs.

Other

• Provide proactive recommendations to the Procurement Manager for process enhancements and risk mitigation.
• Perform any other duties related to procurement operations as assigned and aligned with business requirements.

Skills
Technical Competencies

• Working experience with procurement, ERP and vendor management systems
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, governance, and risk management principles
• High level of financial acumen and analytical capability
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier evaluation, and vendor relationship management
• Good understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, and commercial terms
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Effective team supervision, coaching, and performance management
• Solid judgment with the ability to make sound, timely decisions
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and influencing capabilities
• High attention to detail, planning, and organizational skills
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus

Language Skills

• English — Fluent (Required)
• Arabic — Advantageous

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or a

related field

• Advanced certifications in procurement or supply chain (an advantage)

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required

• Qatar Driving License is required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies, tendering processes, commercial terms, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with local market regulations and supplier landscape in Qatar.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS / CPSM (preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in procurement operations within the State of Qatar, preferably in a holding company or multi-sector organization.
• Experience in real estate, construction is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supervising procurement teams and managing strategic supplier relationships
• Proven track record in tendering, vendor evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract execution

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