Procurement Specialist

Role overview

Procurement and suppliers

• Source materials and identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on quality, price, delivery capability, certifications, and overall value.
• Request, review, and compare quotations; negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, contracts, and commercial conditions.
• Process and follow up purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with approved technical and quality requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Maintain procurement records and prepare procurement reports, purchasing statistics, and cost-saving reports.
• Monitor market conditions, material availability, price trends, and alternatives; provide Estimation with current prices, specifications, and market information.
• Coordinate supplier, manufacturer, purchase order, and procurement matters with Central Procurement.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable ISO/IMS requirements; maintain applicable MSDS records and support FSC Chain of Custody requirements.
• Identify cost-reduction and efficiency opportunities; attend supplier meetings, trade exhibitions, and industry events; handle other related duties assigned by the Division Manager.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent education, training, or relevant work experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of procurement or purchasing experience in a similar capacity.
• Carpentry, joinery, furniture, interior fit-out, construction, engineering, or manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience sourcing wood, hardware, and production materials is an advantage.

Skills and competencies

• Strong knowledge of wood, hardware, fittings, paints, and other carpentry and production materials.
• Good understanding of procurement, purchasing, inventory, and supply chain processes; strong supplier sourcing, evaluation, and development skills.
• Strong negotiation and cost-control skills; ability to assess quotations against technical and commercial requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement systems; ISO/IMS and FSC Chain of Custody knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication; effective collaboration with internal departments.
• Preferred profile includes a proven procurement and supplier-management record, commercial awareness, cost-saving ability, organization, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Work location

• Work location is in person in Qatar.