QatarEnergy is hiring a Category Specialist to work in Doha, Qatar. The role centres on planning and managing long-term strategic purchasing of goods and related services, from the first idea through to closing out each agreement.
Main Responsibilities
- Set up and manage long-term strategic purchasing agreements for goods and services across their full life cycle.
- Carry out spend analysis and manage agreements as the sponsoring department.
- Plan purchasing to reduce costs and make sure goods and services arrive on time.
- Follow QatarEnergy regulations, policies, procedures, QHSE and sustainability requirements, while keeping to ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Apply category risk profiles and analyse market trends to secure materials at a good cost.
- Work with QatarEnergy affiliates and joint ventures to improve the wider supply chain.
Requirements and Skills
- At least 10 years of experience in strategic procurement and long-term agreements, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
- A high level of English fluency.
- Knowledge of international standards and manufacturers for oilfield equipment and materials.
- Knowledge of how long-term supply agreements are set up and managed, including contract concepts, agreement strategy, project management and financial impact.
- Good skills in tendering, problem solving and commercial evaluation.
- Knowledge of the latest quality management systems.
- Strong motivation, interpersonal, presentation, analytical and conflict management skills.
- Proficiency in the MS Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of SAP applications and operations.
Education
- A university degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business Management.
- Membership of an international supply chain institution is desirable.
Other Details
The role requires 10 or more years of experience and a bachelor degree. A category specialist usually manages groups of related purchases, monitors supplier performance and works closely with internal teams and suppliers to keep spending under control and supply reliable.
Source: the official careers page of QatarEnergy, checked on 4 November 2026. Apply only through the employer’s official link in “How to apply”. Genuine employers never ask for money to hire you.
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