Manager Supplier Management & Process Improvements (Qatarization)

Overview

This role is focused on establishing and executing Qatar Airways' Supplier Management strategy, including the approach towards Third Party Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct strategic analyses to identify alternative methods for managing the airline’s third-party supplier network.
• Secure endorsement for the chosen supplier management strategy across all Qatar Airways divisions and implement accordingly.
• Develop a Supplier Segmentation model classifying vendors based on spending, criticality, and value contribution.
• Formulate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices to ensure consistent engagement with suppliers, particularly those classified as Strategic Suppliers.
• Establish and roll out a procurement framework guiding business units on contract management and supplier interactions, addressing audit findings related to third-party risks and ensuring group-wide compliance.
• Create detailed methodologies for managing Strategic Suppliers, coordinating central procurement ownership and responsibilities across divisions.
• Generate relevant data flows internally and externally to support SRM, especially for Strategic Suppliers.
• Participate in the Project Wahed to align SRM processes with the Oracle platform capabilities.
• Drive the GBS Procurement initiative focused on Supplier Localization, enhancing collaboration with Qatari suppliers.
• Perform additional department duties as assigned by the department head.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related fields.
• Extensive category-specific expertise.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Capacity to thrive in fast-paced environments involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities across diverse groups.
• Customer service orientation ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
• Advanced negotiation, planning, management, and execution skills.
• Contractual and financial literacy.
• Leadership qualities including delegation, clear direction setting, workflow management, mentorship, coaching, and team building.