Category Specialist
Qatar
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: All levels
Conventional Energy
Introduction
- Support the Head of Category in executing category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, and manage supplier relationships for assigned categories.
What are you going to do
- Awareness of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems (Quality; Environment; Occupational Health & Safety; Responsible Care; & Energy Management Systems; and IFA Product Stewardship)
- Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of COMPANY Integrated Management Systems.
- Conduct daily procurement operations: prepare RFQs, evaluate bids, issue POs, and follow up with suppliers.
- Support implementation of category strategies and sourcing projects.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery, and quality issues.
- Assist in contract administration, renewals, and compliance monitoring.
- Collect and analyze data on category spend, supplier performance, and compliance.
- Prepare regular reports for the category team and management.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure procurement needs are met.
- Support Senior Category Specialist and Head of Category in sourcing and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and safety standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and support adoption of new technologies.
- Utilize digital tools and support implementation of new technologies, including AI, to improve procurement efficiency.
- Ensure procurement activities contribute to company objectives and value creation.
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements to enhance productivity.
- Promote use of AI, automation, and digital tools to optimize category management.
- Implement new technologies to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making
- Train and mentor fresh graduates.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- Professional certification (CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent) will be added as an advantage.
- 3-5 years direct and relevant experience.
- To meet the job specific skill/competency levels, as described
What we offer
- Salary:
- Monthly Rate in QAR Plus Allowance
- Work Schedule:
- 8 Hours / 5 Days
- Duration:
- 2 years, renewable
- Location:
- Qatar