The role supports the continuous improvement,
implementation and governance of the BSL Procurement systems and processes,
ensuring that compliance is maintained with the appropriate standards (UK and
Qatar).
The Senior Procurement Officer will support the
Head Office Delivery Team in order creation, pending procurement release,
review of invoices and local Procurement.
Working within Commercial and Procurement Function,
the Senior Procurement Officer will assist in the development and
implementation of Procurement Management Plans and other documentation. This
documentation will include all relevant policies, procedures and detail the
reporting systems, ensuring that BSL is compliant with relevant legal
requirements.
The role will also be required to provide guidance
to all areas of the Head Office Team to ensure that the appropriate processes
are followed (i.e. due diligence).
The Senior Procurement Officer will be expected to
work closely with the Head Office Team to ascertain and understand the
requirements of the various contracts, and seek, engage and build relationships
with local suppliers to find appropriate equipment to meet the requirements of
the various contracts.
The job holder will be expected to work as part of
team and to help with work load increases in the Function.
Ensure any new
potential Qatari Suppliers are taken through the due diligence process.
Provide Subject
Matter Expertise on all Procurement related matters for BSL.
Prepare and
ensure that the appropriate Procurement artifacts are in place to facilitate
successful contract execution with any Suppliers (e.g. Purchase Orders, Payment
Plans, CoA’s, and Invoice Transaction).
Oversee the
supply chain/export licensing/customs process for the delivery of items being
procured overseas and shipped to Qatar.
Ideally, the
candidate should be qualified in an internationally recognised procurement
certification or working towards CIPs.
A minimum of two
years’ experience in a Procurement role.
Knowledge of the
applicable laws (UK, Qatar and regional) and regulations.
Knowledge and
implementation of IT systems that deliver procurement services would be an
advantage
The ability to
promote change and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong
organizational and motivational skills.
Competent in the
use of IT, spreadsheets, word processing and database management.
Must be able to
coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment, working with
a high degree of autonomy.
Experience of
operating in both a Middle East and Military environment would be preferred.
Additional
Language skills applicable to the Middle East environment, would be highly
desirable.