Supply Chain Manager – Lubricants Manufacturing

We are hiring - Supply Chain Manager – Lubricants Manufacturing Location: Doha, Qatar Duration: Long Term Key Responsibilities: - 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. Requirements: - 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.