Procurement Manager

Introduction

Do you have solid judgement along with decision making skills and are do you
have excellent communication skills to communicate with your team? Then we are
looking for you! For our client are we looking for a Procurement Manager. This
client is a low voltage switchgear manufacturing & electrical trading company
in Kuwait.

What we offer

First of all you will earn a tax free all-inclusive salary! You will have a
direct and permanent employment with our client for ‎3 years. You work in an
international team & working environment. Our client offers you excellent
healthcare coverage, leave and end of service benefits as per Kuwait Labor
Law.

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the
company's supply of products and services, strategizing to find cost-effective
deals and suppliers. Your duty is to discover the best ways to cut procurement
expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and employees.
* Understanding the requirements and work nature at the location where procurement looking after;
* Planning & proper preparation of budget for the procurement management within the limits of the organization's potential based on studies;
* Participate in the planning and preparation of executive programs for the management related to procurement;
* Implementing plans for the management and procurement executive programs;
* Training of personnel management for purchases on their business and the transfer of expertise to them so that they are qualified;
* Planning and arranging the orders in time (as per the agreed demand);
* Close following up in get things ordered and delivered on time as per the priority;
* Have a good list of sources / suppliers, maintain, evaluate and improve them continuously;
* Raise PO's and handle each single order, till it arrives to the location concerned;
* Get ready with all related documents and certificates to pass the global seasonal audit;
* Money saving, while maintain the quality of the procured product / services;
* Close the PO's invoices with Finance and keep the suppliers' account clear;
* Build and maintain good business relationship with the suppliers;
* Get the contracts signed by the Management / Contract Department from the suppliers, If required;
* File each single PO properly without any discrepancy, and keep all related documents up to date;
* Follow up for all approvals required through Local Authorities including Dept. of Local Customs.

Who are you

You are a results driven, hardworking and capable Procurement Manager with a
track record of significantly reducing costs and also improving a company's
processes and corporate purchasing programs. You have a proven ability to
ensure that a company enjoys a competitive edge when compared to their
competitors by securing the best quality, price and terms from suppliers. You
will are always delivering results against strategic objectives, whilst
working within the organizations core values and beliefs. Now looking for a
new and challenging managerial position, one that will make best use of
existing abilities and knowledge and also further your career and professional
development.

Skills & Competencies:
* Excellent communication skills both in English and Arabic;
* Solid judgement along with decision making skills;
* Strong leadership capabilities;
* Interest in market dynamics along with business sense;
* Working experience of vendor management software;
* Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures;
* A knack for negotiation and networking.
Education & Qualifications:
* Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Logistics;
* Minimum of ‎10 years' relevant experience