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