Supply Chain Manager – Lubricants Manufacturing

Location:

Doha, Qatar Duration:
Long Term

• Lead procurement and supply chain operations to ensure uninterrupted plant production.
• Manage sourcing and purchasing of base oils, additives, packaging materials, and plant consumables.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize costs, inventory levels, and supplier performance.
• Monitor global market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply availability for lubricant raw materials.
• Coordinate demand planning, inventory control, logistics, and warehouse operations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, refineries, and additive manufacturers.
• Negotiate contracts, evaluate vendor performance, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and prepare procurement, inventory, and supplier performance reports.

• Minimum 7–12 years of procurement and supply chain experience in lubricant, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in sourcing lubricant base oils (Group I–V) and additive packages. Strong knowledge of lubricant formulations, raw materials, and manufacturing supply chains.
• Hands-on experience in strategic sourcing, inventory planning, and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience managing local and international suppliers.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or APICS will be an added advantage.