Purchasing Manager

WHO ARE WE?At Nexans, our global vision is to electrify the future. Within the Group, this means innovating beyond cable to bring differentiation and added value to our customers, through innovative services and solutions. With nearly 28,000 employees in 42 countries, the Group is leading the charge towards the new world of electrification: safer, more sustainable, renewable, decarbonized and accessible to all.Our 'Distribution & Uses' business group stands for reliable cabling systems and smart energy solutions, including electrical accessories, to make buildings and power grids more efficient, people-oriented and sustainable.

WELCOME YOU TO THE TEAMOur story begins in 2008, as a Joint Venture company between Nexans and Al Mirqab Capital and is fully managed by Nexans. We have been involved in many of the country's most ambitious projects, of such well-known end users like Kahramaa, Qatar Rail, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Foundation, and many others. The plant is among the most advanced Nexans factories in the MENA (Middle-East North Africa) region. Being the worldwide leader in cabling solutions, Nexans has transferred its technology to QICC, which is extremely proud to contribute to the rapid development of Qatar economy aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.

In order to support the development and operations of the plant, we are looking to fill the position of PURCHASING MANAGER, under the Purchasing department. The Purchasing Manager, based in Mesaieed, Qatar, reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Continuous Improvement and plays a key role in the restructuring of the Purchasing Department. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, ensuring policy compliance, and overseeing transactional purchasing processes. The position also includes strategic planning, performance tracking through KPIs, market analysis, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Purchasing Manager is expected to drive operational excellence by aligning local procurement practices with corporate frameworks and regional strategies. They must demonstrate a strong understanding of market dynamics, perform detailed spend and risk analyses, and contribute to financial performance through cost optimization and efficiency improvements. The role involves close coordination with internal stakeholders such as finance and supply chain, ensuring seamless processes from order placement to payment. A proactive mindset, adaptability to change, and the ability to lead and develop a team are essential for success in this position.

EXPERIENCE

5 years’ experience (preferably in a cables manufacturing environment).

EDUCATION

University or College degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Professional designation preferred.
Excellent knowledge of Excel and manufacturing software (Navision).
IT support knowledge is would be an asset.

FULL RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT

Adapts the group purchasing 3-5 years strategic plan at Plant level, and leads the execution plan
Defines objectives for his/her area in alignment with the strategic plan
Deploys Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitoring within his/her area and coordinates the implementation of improvement action plans
Implements Group policies and defines local policies and procedures, when applicable
Ensures compliance with the purchasing process and standards in his/her area
Leads the identification and mitigation of major local purchasing risks
Contributes to translate the purchasing performance into financial impacts
Conducts spend analysis for his/her area
Leads people development and individual performance assessments

TRANSACTIONAL PURCHASING

Implements corporate framework agreements and regional contracts at local level
Participates to purchasing projects, at local level
Challenges needs expression (redesign-to-cost, functional analysis, standardization,…)
Defines the supplier panel for consultation
Conducts Requests for Information/Quotation (Including the definition of a decision matrix)
Leads negotiations
Selects suppliers, based on cost breakdown, Total Cost of Ownership and risk analyses,
Manages contracting and follow up (customization of standard models, deployment, performance measurement)
Places orders
Maintain procurement files
Manages purchasing requests, invoices and payments (reception & validation)
Reports and manages claims
Analyzes the gap between Supply Chain procurement forecast and purchasing orders
Responsible for planning, developing and buying materials, parts, supplies and equipment in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.
Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices, as necessary for the business with the supplier.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Keeps informed on market trends (suppliers, products, customers,…)
Conducts market benchmarks (customers, competitors, suppliers)
Monitor macro trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react.
Supports the definition of the supplier sourcing strategy, providing information on his/her market

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Defines the supplier categorization (ABC classification,…)
Manages the supplier relationships
Deploys and monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per category /supplier, reporting gaps between Service Level Agreement (SLA) and supplier performance
Contributes to the definition and implementation of local supplier Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP)
Contributes to optimize supplier productivity, participating to annual negotiations on payment terms, storage levels, delivery terms.