Job Description
Procurement Responsibilities
- Implement procurement plans to meet program needs on time and in line with GSC standards.
- Assist in developing procurement specifications and scopes of work.
- Process approved purchase requests in the procurement software (ERP) and ensure data accuracy.
- Participate in tender meetings, evaluations, and negotiations with suppliers.
- Prepare bid analyses and procurement documents for approval.
- Review documents for accuracy before payment approval.
- Conduct market analyses and provide support to ensure compliance with policies.
- Monitor procurements for timely execution and facilitate communication among teams and suppliers.
Contract Management:
- Manage contracts and supplier performance to ensure compliance with terms and conditions, as well as standard operating procedures established by GSC.
- Prepare and execute contracts for selected bidders.
- Ensure timely renewal of ongoing contracts.
- Execute contracts based on established performance indicators.
Supplier Management:
Responsible for managing supplier relationships and performance to ensure precise record-keeping as provided by GSC. This includes:
- Maintaining supplier files and documentation
- Documenting supplier performance
- Maintaining supplier performance scorecards.
Compliance and Ethics:
- Assist in implementing organizational rules and regulations for all procurement activities, including specific departmental procurement tasks as assigned.
- Identify and analyze compliance risks within procurement processes.
- Conduct due diligence for suppliers, including performing reference checks and site visits.
- Identify and report any procurement red flags.
- Implement corrective action plans (CAPs) from internal and external audits.
- Identify, document, and promptly report any deviations in Qatar Charity procurement, following the established mechanism for appropriate follow-up.
- Ensure that all staff members are aware of and fully comply with Qatar Charity procurement policies.
- Develop and support the implementation of improvement plans.
- Immediately inform your supervisor of any areas of concern or potential or suspected violations of supply chain policies.
- Implement discrete, time-bound supply chain initiatives that enhance performance or compliance, such as executing a post-audit corrective action plan.
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration or Management
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
- At least 3 years of experience in supply chain management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong computer skills and appreciation
- Experience with working ERP systems or other project management software
- A high level of integrity and strong interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work in challenging environmental conditions
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent negotiator and communicator.
- Flexible with a can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to a changing and challenging environment.
- Quick to understand instructions and capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Willing and prepared to perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Key Working Relationships: Position Directly Reports to: Admin Coordinator