About the job

In this role, you will be working in our Commercial Division (Procurement & Contracts Department), supporting Al-Awalia's operations by overseeing procurement activities, ensuring efficient processes, compliance, and value-driven sourcing across the organization.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Adherence to quality, health & safety, information security, and business continuity policies.
• Supervise and coordinate daily procurement operations, ensuring smooth end-to-end processes.
• Assign and delegate tasks to Procurement Specialists and Officers for PRs, RFQs, and contract processing.
• Review and approve PR analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to PO creation.
• Support end users in understanding procurement processes, including RFE, PR, and PO workflows.
• Evaluate supplier quotations to ensure best value for money and total cost of ownership.
• Create and manage purchase orders with clear specifications, terms, and delivery conditions.
• Monitor and expedite deliveries, coordinating with vendors to resolve delays where necessary.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and maintain accurate vendor management records.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and prepare monthly reports.
• Review customer satisfaction feedback and implement improvement initiatives, including training when required.
• Ensure proper documentation, filing, and data accuracy for audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation, meetings, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure proper documentation of meetings, including preparation and circulation of minutes.
• Drive awareness and training sessions for end users on procurement processes and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and control systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, templates, and SOP updates.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Procurement & Contract Manager.

About you

For you to be successful in this role, you will need to have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 6-7 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Experience within construction materials or similar industries is preferred.
• Professional certifications in procurement or supply chain are an advantage.
• Strong command of the English language; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under time constraints.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to guide and support team members.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with strong planning and organizational skills.

About Al-Awalia

Qatar Primary Materials Company was established in 2006 with the objective of ensuring the steady and reliable supply of primary construction materials to the local construction industry. Al-Awalia owns and operates strategic reserves of primary materials within the State of Qatar.

The company provides integrated solutions across several areas, including recycling, washed sand production, port management, logistics and supply chain, storage, and distribution of primary materials to support government and private sector projects.

At Al-Awalia, we are committed to green recruitment, attracting environmentally conscious professionals who value sustainability, responsibility, and operational excellence.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV and complete the online application through our careers portal.