Supplier Relations and Market Research Specialist

Job Purpose

Conduct market intelligence and supplier research activity to assess market conditions, pricing trends and cost structures to support sourcing and supplier performance decisions. Coordinate and maintain Supplier Relations Management (SRM) procedures and databases to ensure supplier value optimization and compliance with Qatar Energy LNG's procurement governance framework.

• Determine, develop, and implement a market intelligence framework to maximize competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain market intelligence data on supply trends, cost structures and commodity movements to identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Develop a structured approach to obtaining market research to analyse market trends associated with Supply department procured materials and services.
• Support and maintain the supplier relationship management framework by monitoring supplier performance indicators, feedback and audit results.
• Develop and update analytical tools, templates and reports needed to provide visibility of respective markets and commodities to identify market shifts, supplier performance and recommend opportunities.
• Conduct and present market research findings and performance insights to supply teams and management for use in tender evaluation and supplier negotiations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal customers and stakeholders to understand emerging needs and gain insight on areas needing market research and analysis.
• Recommend and support initiatives to enhance supplier relations, streamline SRM processes and ensure consistent compliance with governance requirements.

• Assist in identifying high value procurement categories and perform focused research to support negotiations, cost avoidance and strategic sourcing.
• Collaborate with end users from contracting and procurement to gather feedback, update supplier data and identify areas for performance improvement as well as guide on the use of market intelligence tools and processes to support negotiations with respective suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare market reports and presentations with detailed analysis to provide insight on market trends and areas of volatility for Supply Leadership Team (SLT) reviews.
• Coordinate and support the supplier performance review ensuring alignment with KPIs, QLMS standards, and contractual requirements to track vendor performance and recommend areas of improvement.
• Monitor and report key market trends, geopolitical developments and technological shifts that may impact supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business discipline, economics, industrial engineering or science.

• 8 years experience in supply chain, procurement or supplier relationship management with a focus on market research or analytics within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience in supplier performance monitoring, market intelligence systems and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledgeable of KPIs and how they are used to enhance supplier relations and performance.