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Head of Local Purchasing

30+ days ago 2025/08/01
Full time
500 Employees or more · Construction & Building

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Job description

The Head of Local Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials and services essential for project execution. This position requires a strategic thinker who can navigate the complexities of local markets while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. The ideal candidate will lead a team of purchasing professionals, fostering relationships with local suppliers and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This role is crucial in maintaining the supply chain integrity and supporting the company's operational goals.

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with the company's objectives.
  2. Manage relationships with local suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
  3. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure the best pricing and terms.
  4. Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly.
  5. Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies in all purchasing activities.
  6. Lead and mentor the purchasing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  7. Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  8. Collaborate with project managers to understand material requirements and timelines.
  9. Conduct regular assessments of supplier performance and quality assurance.
  10. Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities to senior management.

Preferred Candidate:

  1. Proven experience in procurement within the construction industry.
  2. Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  3. Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions.
  4. Leadership experience with a focus on team development.
  5. In-depth knowledge of local suppliers and market conditions.
  6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
  7. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  8. Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
  9. Commitment to ethical purchasing practices.
  10. Fluency in both English and Arabic is a plus.

Preferred candidate

Residence location
Qatar
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

With an illustrious legacy of 20 years of success and growth. AL HATTAB GROUP today, is surging ahead into a borderless world of construction, services and ultimate customer satisfaction. We are at the vanguard of integrating global technologies and skills to supplement the rich resources of our land. Established in 1996. Al Hattab Group is one of Qatar’s most successful and respected business establishments. Al Hattab main activities includes civil and building construction. Infrastructure and maintenance works. Al Hattab kept a moderate scale of projects and work forces. Since then the company has grown rapidly and has become one of the leading construction companies in its classification. Al Hattab is classified by the central tenders committee as building construction contractor. This phenomenal success can be attributed to the hard work, commitment, ambition and vision of our partners. Served by a highly motivated, dedicated and trained work force, who share the philosophy of commitment to its customers. The group has managed to integrate and streamline its activities to draw maximum advantage in the ever changing dynamics of the marketplace. The quality policy that prevails at AL Hattab has been the guiding philosophy for our entire business activity spectrum. Our corporate strategy is compatible with our social responsibility as an organization. As we are in the dawn of the new millennium tremendous opportunities, for growth, are awaiting and Al Hattab is well equipped to take on the entrepreneurial challenges, with confidence and pride.

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