Senior Procurement Specialist - IT

About the role As the Senior Procurement Specialist, you will assist in managing the procurement process for IT products and services, helping to set category strategy, interfacing with internal customers and suppliers to ensure best value for the company which is in line with its strategic, financial and operational requirements. Accountabilities • Negotiation planning and execution with suppliers on costs, commercial and contractual terms. • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies, such as data security and procurement guidelines. • Jointly responsible for high cost savings targets with stakeholders • Assess market trends in the IT industry to stay informed about developments, pricing fluctuations, and emerging technologies • Provides strategic analysis to assist in category strategy definition and a planned high value result for QR. • Responsible for RFQ management and administration for high value and risk projects, running process, troubleshooting and interfacing with all relevant parties. • Assist with market research to source alternate supply sources. • Interface with internal user departments, including senior management, and suppliers of IT procurement projects. • Assisting in setting and achieving of Procurement KPIs for the category to strive to targets and provide competitive advantage. Qualifications About you You will possess Essential • Bachelors Degree or equivalent • Procurement experience in IT category mandatory • Minimum 7 years of job-related experience preferred • Procurement related vocational qualification and/or educational credits such as CIPS/CPSM desirable Preferred • Related airline industry experience preferred. Job Specific Skills: • Fluent command of English language. • Strong communication skills. • Negotiation skills. • Numeracy and the ability to present data clearly and accurately. • Contractual and Financial acumen. • Planning, Problem Solving and Decision-Making abilities. • Demonstrative initiative and autonomy. • Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members. Be part of an extraordinary story Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. Together, everything is possible About Qatar Airways Group Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.