Senior Specialist – Category Manager (Qatar) Doha

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and 8-12+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in the offshore marine or EPCIC sector. Strong expertise in contract structures, tender management, and offshore vessel operations is essential for this role.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate should possess 8–12+ years of experience in procurement,
category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, contracts, or commercial
management, with at least 5 years of relevant experience within offshore marine,
vessel maintenance, subsea engineering, diving operations, or offshore
construction/EPCIC projects. They will have a proven track record of delivering
commercial value through complex and high-value tenders, supplier negotiations,
cost modelling, benchmarking, long-term contracting strategies, and
cross-functional stakeholder engagement. The candidate should have strong
exposure to offshore vessel operations, including DSVs, CSVs, AHTS, PSVs/MPSVs
and survey vessels, as well as vessel maintenance, dry docking, PMS, marine
systems, subsea intervention services, IRM, cable laying, mooring and diving
operations. Strong knowledge of IMCA standards, marine maintenance practices,
offshore project execution, vessel chartering and commercial contract structures
is highly desirable, together with a sound understanding of
mobilisation/demobilisation costs, day and standby rates, personnel costs, and
offshore project risk allocation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1.   Manage and optimize the assigned category(s) according to the Milaha-wide
Procurement strategy. 
2.   Develop and implement multi-year category strategies which drive additional
value for the organization. Align the program with strategic business
objectives, communicate the strategy to stakeholders, collect feedback, and
derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements
3.   Responsible for strategic procurement processes within the category (incl.
supplier portfolio management, market analytics, RfX & sourcing of typically
larger value orders, supplier selection, purchase order creation & placement, PO
follow-up and issue management).
4.   Present the category or individual sourcing strategies in front of the
Tender Committee or leadership if requested.
5.   Monitor the global supplier market for the assigned category. Plan for
material and service availability by analyzing trends, delivery systems, and
markets. Conduct market assessments, cost models, benchmarking, and total cost
of ownership analyses. Evaluate demand patterns/cycles, optimize purchasing
power, gather and manage datasets, and provide global market intelligence.
Utilize analytics to monitor procurement volumes, usage patterns, inventory
levels, costs, and identify pooling opportunities, cost-saving possibilities,
and areas for improvement.
Sourcing & Supplier (Vendor) Management
6.   Manage key supplier relationships and execute supplier performance
reviews. 
7.   Manage escalations within assigned categories to ensure ll matters are
resolved or escalated to the next level.
8.   Define optimization initiatives (i.e., standardization, bundling, supplier
concentration); initiate, support and drive make-or-buy decisions.
Risk Management
9.   Identify, evaluate and manage category risks (e.g., delivery dates,
capacities, exchange rates / prices for materials) and develop risk management
initiatives.
Execution (Buy/Purchase)
10.   Collaborate with stakeholders about procurement activities, collect
feedback, and derive initiatives in line with strategic requirements.
11.   Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and consolidate
procurement requirements, provide advisory services on suitable alternatives,
coordinate with departments to identify professional services needs, record and
consolidate requirements, and facilitate the translation of internal customer
requirements into purchase orders for timely procurement of materials, products,
and services.
12.   Participate in the evaluation of proposals, accurately transferring
information and documents to the commercial evaluation sheet/Fusion. Review and
interpret tender documents and contracts to ensure compliance with corporate
policies and procedures.
Contract Administration, Development & Negotiation
13.   Lead negotiations and contract management activities with suppliers to
secure cost-effective sources of products and services, negotiate favorable
terms and conditions, benchmark costs and quality, monitor contract expirations,
and initiate renewals. Develop and execute negotiation strategies, collaborate
with internal stakeholders, legal department, and tender committee, and ensure
effective contract management across procurement categories.
Other
14.   Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Professional Qualification:
•   Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
required.
•   Accredited Procurement / Supply chain certification is preferable.

Professional Experience:
•   8 or more years of experience in the area of Procurement & Supply Chain
Management as a category manager or in a similar role.
•   Minimum of 5 years’ experience within multinational company.

Geographic Experience:
•   N/A

Computer Skills:
•   Computer literate (Word/ Excel/ Power-point, MS Project, MS-Visio)
•   Oracle Fusion preferred

Language Skills:
•   Business fluent English is required
•   Business fluent Arabic is preferred

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
•   Good knowledge of local and international Procurement laws and procedures.
•   Good knowledge of supplier management techniques, procedures & policies.
•   Good knowledge of sources of supply, market trends and pricing practices.;
•   Supplier Development and negotiations skills.
•   Experience in pre- and post-commercial administration of contracts and
managing supplier performance.
•   Vision & Strategy-Communicates a compelling vision.  Creates breakthrough
strategies.  Generates enthusiasm and commitment. 
•   Achievement Orientation – Undertakes and is results oriented.  Takes charge,
shows self-motivation and ambition for personal and professional achievements.
 Has a competitive drive to get things done.
•   Relationship Building – Builds relationships and networks; works through and
with others.  Communicates and negotiates effectively and persuasively.  
•   Analytical Thinking – Analyses problems effectively and solves complex
issues.  Considers the long-term impact and anticipates future consequences and
trends.  Creates new insights and generates innovative solutions.
•   Compliance – Careful and thorough, gathers complete information.  Works well
under a formal framework and precise rules.  Strives for quality.  
•   Risk Management – Assesses risks and makes timely decisions based on
relevant information.  Can take high risk decisions when necessary and is not
afraid of facing difficulties and adversity.  Creates competitive strategies and
plans.
•   Develop Others – Promotes learning & development.  Acts as a coach.  Builds
succession.  
 

Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist will manage and optimize assigned procurement categories by developing multi-year strategies that drive organizational value and efficiency. They are responsible for leading strategic sourcing processes, managing supplier relationships, and conducting market intelligence to ensure cost-effective procurement.

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