Job Title: Buyer
Location: Doha, Qatar (Residential)
Contract Type: Full-time contract (approx. 6 months with possible extension)
Estimated Start Date: September 2025 or ASAP
Estimated End Date: ~6 months from start date (extension possible)
Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support procurement and purchasing activities on a residential basis in Doha. The role focuses on managing non-technical contracts and material purchasing to support operations in compliance with company procedures and referentials. This is a dynamic role that involves coordination across multiple departments, supplier management, and end-to-end procurement lifecycle responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full purchase process for non-technical contracts and materials
- Collaborate with technical teams to clarify scopes and align on bidders' lists
- Utilize market intelligence, cost models, and target pricing to define procurement strategy
- Prepare tender packages and lead CFT/RFQ processes including negotiations
- Evaluate technical offers (via audit-compliant processes) and assess commercial/contractual terms
- Issue internal evaluations, external recommendations (to QatarEnergy TC where applicable), and finalise purchase orders, frame contracts, or call-off orders
- Expedite deliveries, ensure timely material receipt, and manage warehouse coordination
- Resolve invoice payment delays in collaboration with Finance
- Follow up on supplier claims and issues
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards, legal compliance, and transparency in all procurement activities
- Maintain accurate supplier performance records and provide feedback
- Use SAP (UNISOL), Ariba, and Agora for all procurement operations
- Keep internal stakeholders updated on order status and supply timelines
- Support procurement reporting and maintain fully auditable documentation
- Participate in duet meetings and collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain efficiency
Accountabilities
- Ensure proper import/export documentation and coordination with freight forwarders
- Maintain high standards of purchasing in terms of cost, time, quality, HSE, and compliance
- Continuously improve procurement processes and productivity tools
- Ensure compliance with TotalEnergies contractual frameworks
- Promote competition, fairness, and transparency throughout the purchasing lifecycle
- Align purchasing activities with the strategic partnership between TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in a procurement or buyer role, ideally within the energy or industrial sectors
- Strong understanding of purchasing processes, contract negotiation, and supplier management
- Skilled in SAP (UNISOL), ARIBA, and AGORA procurement tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills
- Familiarity with international trade, shipping logistics, and compliance standards
Additional Notes
This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing, multinational team within a key joint venture project. If you're looking to take ownership of procurement activities in a strategic setting, we encourage you to apply early.