Supply Chain Executive

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supply Chain Expediter / Executive

Facility Management Solar Installations Doha Qatar / Pune India

Location: Doha Qatar OR Pune India

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (Manpower Deployment)

Experience Required: Minimum 6 Years

Education: Bachelors Degree (Minimum) MBA in Supply Chain Management (Preferred)

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Expediter / Executive to support our operations in Qatar. This role is critical to ensuring the seamless expediting and negotiation of procurement orders within the Facility Management and Solar Installation sectors. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional capable of managing complex vendor relationships resolving supply chain bottlenecks and driving on-time delivery of materials and services essential to ongoing FM and solar energy projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expedite all open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery proactively resolving delays with suppliers and vendors across Qatar and the region.

Negotiate commercial terms pricing lead times and delivery schedules with suppliers for FM and solar installation materials and equipment.

Monitor and manage the end-to-end order lifecycle from PO issuance through delivery inspection and goods receipt.

Liaise with internal stakeholders including procurement project managers FM operations teams and finance to align supply chain activities with project milestones.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of order status supplier performance and delivery commitments in the ERP/procurement management system.

Identify and escalate critical supply chain risks; develop and execute contingency plans to avoid project disruption.

Build and maintain strong relationships with approved vendor lists (AVL) identifying alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and improve cost efficiency.

Support the procurement team in vendor qualification RFQ preparation bid evaluation and contract negotiation activities.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies local content requirements (where applicable) and international trade regulations.

Track and report KPIs including on-time delivery rates cost savings and supplier scorecards to management on a regular basis.

Coordinate logistics and customs clearance for imported goods required for solar and FM projects.

Participate in supplier audits and site visits to assess capacity quality and reliability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Administration or a related field (mandatory).

MBA in Supply Chain Management or equivalent postgraduate qualification (strongly preferred).

Professional certifications such as CIPS CSCP CPSM or equivalent are an added advantage.

Experience

Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in supply chain procurement or expediting roles.

Demonstrated experience in the Facility Management (FM) sector managing procurement of FM materials spare parts MEP equipment or maintenance services.

Hands-on experience with solar installation projects including sourcing of solar panels inverters mounting systems and associated BoP materials.

Strong background in vendor negotiation supplier management and order expediting in the GCC / Qatar market.

Proven track record of resolving procurement delays managing escalations and meeting project deadlines under pressure.

Experience working with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or equivalent) and procurement management platforms.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Supply chain expediting & tracking

Supplier negotiation & contracting

ERP/procurement systems (SAP Oracle)

FM sector procurement knowledge

Solar BOM & technical specifications

Logistics & customs coordination

Vendor performance management

Location: Pune India