
Qatar Foundation
Senior Procurement Specialist
- Permanent
- Doha, Qatar
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job expiry date: 15/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
29/01/2026
Location
Doha, Qatar
Salary
QAR 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Job description
The Senior Procurement Specialist role in Qatar is responsible for managing the purchasing of quality goods and services to ensure that QNL needs are fulfilled on time and at a fair and reasonable cost. The position supports and advises departments on procurement policies and procedures in alignment with QF policies, provides procurement training and guidance, and recommends new or revised purchasing procedures where required. The role involves receiving and reviewing requisitions and specifications for accuracy and completeness, identifying vendor sources, obtaining and evaluating product information, advising on alternative products, and recommending substitutes as appropriate. The Senior Procurement Specialist prepares formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations, secures and analyzes bids and proposals, negotiates contract terms, selects vendors, and awards contracts in accordance with authorized approval levels. The position requires close liaison with suppliers to manage delivery of goods and services, resolve issues, and ensure contract compliance, as well as preparation of technical letters, memos, reports, and procurement-related documentation. Responsibilities also include managing warehousing and logistics activities, coordinating with QNL department focal points, working closely with the QNL finance department to ensure timely payment of bills, assisting users with registration to receive solicitations and requests for quotations, and providing accurate, complete, and timely procurement-related information to QF employees and external agencies or suppliers while delivering exemplary customer service.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Provide procurement training, guidance, and support to departments and advise on procurement policies and procedures
- Recommend new or revised purchasing procedures in line with existing QF policies and procedures
- Receive and review requisitions and specifications to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Identify vendor sources, obtain product information, evaluate compliance with specifications, and recommend alternative products or substitutes
- Prepare formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations
- Secure bids and proposals, analyze content and pricing, negotiate contract terms, select vendors, and award contracts in line with authorized approval levels
- Liaise with suppliers to manage delivery of goods and services, resolve issues, and ensure contract compliance
- Prepare technical letters, memos, reports, and procurement-related documentation
- Manage warehousing and logistics activities and coordinate with QNL departmental focal points
- Coordinate with the QNL finance department to ensure timely payment of invoices and bills
- Assist users with registration to receive solicitations and requests for quotations
- Provide accurate, courteous, efficient, and timely procurement information to QF employees and external agencies or suppliers
- Perform additional procurement-related tasks as assigned
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred
- Possess 6–8 years of relevant full-time work experience in procurement or a related field
- Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office applications
- Exhibit professional working proficiency in oral and written English and Arabic, with high IELTS or TOEFL scores required for native Arabic speakers
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple procurement activities within a dynamic environment with short deadlines