Commercial and Procurement Manager

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Summary: Radice Group Services is seeking a Head of Commercial and Procurement to lead commercial and sourcing activities, develop procurement strategies, and manage supplier relationships. Highlights: 1. Lead commercial and procurement function with strategic influence 2. Develop procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships 3. Opportunity for professional growth across multiple business functions About the Role: At Radice Group Services, we help organisations strengthen their operations through reliable commercial planning, procurement management, and corporate support. Our team works closely with clients and internal departments to improve supplier performance, manage costs, and build efficient business processes. We are looking for a Head of Commercial and Procurement who can lead our commercial and sourcing activities in Umm Salal Mohammed. You will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, overseeing contracts, and ensuring that purchasing decisions support the company’s financial and operational objectives. You will lead a small team of procurement and commercial professionals while working closely with finance, operations, legal advisers, and senior management. Why Work With Us? The Environment: Our office is located in Umm Salal Mohammed, providing a professional and accessible workplace for employees based in Doha and the surrounding areas. We promote a collaborative environment where experienced professionals are trusted to make decisions and improve business performance. Strategic Influence: This is not a routine purchasing position. You will have an active role in commercial planning, supplier selection, contract negotiations, budgeting, and operational decision\-making. Leadership Opportunity: You will lead and develop a growing commercial and procurement function. You will be able to introduce better systems, establish clear procedures, and improve the way the company manages suppliers and commercial agreements. Professional Growth: You will work across multiple business functions and gain exposure to senior\-level projects, contract negotiations, supplier partnerships, and strategic business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies that support the company’s growth, operational requirements, and financial objectives. Procurement Leadership: Oversee sourcing, tendering, supplier evaluation, purchase approvals, and procurement planning across the organisation. Contract Management: Lead the preparation, negotiation, review, and administration of supplier and service contracts. Ensure that all agreements provide suitable commercial terms and protect the company’s interests. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Monitor supplier performance, quality, pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual compliance. Cost Management: Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve purchasing efficiency, and deliver measurable savings without compromising quality or service standards. Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support procurement and commercial team members. Establish clear objectives, review performance, and encourage professional development. Tender and Bid Management: Coordinate tender processes, prepare commercial evaluations, compare supplier proposals, and present recommendations to senior management. Risk and Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, local regulations, and approved financial controls. Budget Coordination: Work closely with finance and department heads to develop procurement budgets, monitor expenditure, and improve cost forecasting. Stakeholder Management: Advise senior management and internal departments on procurement decisions, contract risks, supplier issues, and commercial opportunities. Reporting: Prepare commercial reports, procurement forecasts, supplier performance reviews, cost analyses, and management presentations. What We Are Looking For: Experience: At least 7 years of experience in commercial management, procurement, supply chain, contract management, or a related field, including a minimum of 2 years in a leadership or supervisory position. Education: A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline. Commercial Knowledge: Strong understanding of procurement planning, supplier negotiations, contract management, tender evaluation, budgeting, and cost control. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, resolve commercial issues, and work effectively with senior stakeholders. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation and decision\-making abilities, with experience securing favourable pricing, service levels, and contractual terms. Analytical Ability: Comfortable reviewing financial information, supplier proposals, contract conditions, market data, and procurement performance reports. Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, procurement systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and digital reporting tools. Language Skills: Professional fluency in English is required. Arabic language skills are an advantage. Mindset: You are commercially aware, organised, and solutions\-focused. You can balance cost, quality, compliance, and operational requirements while maintaining strong professional relationships. Pay: QAR176,000\.00 \- QAR280,000\.00 per year Work Location: In person