Category Specialist / Buyer
Location: Qatar
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Engineering or equivalent, or Diploma in Mechanical, Instrument, Electrical, or Civil Engineering from a recognized university
- Middle East/Gulf experience preferred
- Proficiency in English (spoken, read, written)
- Knowledge of plant safety standards and procedures
- Strong written communication skills for complex instructions and procedures
Minimum Work Experience:
- 8-10 years in refinery, petrochemical, or Oil & Gas plant operations
- Proven ability to adhere to safety, HR, and company policies
- Experience supporting internal customers and fostering teamwork
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Strong coordination, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of current market trends to support operations
- Vendor negotiations leading to contract or purchase order award
- Purchase requisition (PR) processing and verification
- SAP procurement module (mandatory)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with shipping/freight terms and services procurement in the Petrochemical industry
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors
- Conduct technical and procedural discussions with vendors/suppliers/contractors
- Prepare bidders' lists, instructions to tenderers, tender packages, and RFOs
- Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of vendor bids
- Negotiate bids and issue purchase orders or supply agreements
- Maintain contract and tender documentation and uncontracting system
- Prepare submissions for Tender Committees and make recommendations
- Monitor compliance with contracts and tendering processes
- Provide procurement support to internal customers, ensuring service orientation and collaboration
- Handle routine services procurement matters and tasks as assigned by team leader
Key Competencies:
- High level of personal and professional ethics
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with figures, calculations, and contract terms