Administrative Assistant

PERI; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 6,696 - 10,044; Full time

Job summary

PERI in Kuwait City is seeking a procurement and logistics coordinator to manage supplier quotations, PO processing, and shipping documentation. The role supports yard operations and ensures compliance with company policies and timelines.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in procurement or logistics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers efficiently.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or warehouse/yard management is required.
• Experience in construction-related sectors is desirable.
• Familiarity with supplier management, purchase orders, and shipping documents.

Responsibilities

• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers for yard-related materials, services, and equipment.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets evaluating pricing, lead times and terms for procurement decisions.
• Create and process Purchase Orders ensuring compliance with policies and approvals.
• Review shipping documents for PO and contractual compliance before shipment release.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Vendor management

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers for yard-related materials, services, and equipment.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets, evaluating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to support procurement decisions.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and approval workflows.
• Review supplier shipping documents and verify compliance with PO and contractual requirements before authorizing shipment release.

What You'll Do On a Typical Day

• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers for yard-related materials, services, and equipment.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets, evaluating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to support procurement decisions.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and approval workflows.
• Review supplier shipping documents and verify compliance with PO and contractual requirements before authorizing shipment release.

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Source and obtain quotations from suppliers for yard-related materials, services, and equipment.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets, evaluating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms to support procurement decisions.
• Create and process Purchase Orders (POs), ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and approval workflows.
• Review supplier shipping documents and verify compliance with PO and contractual requirements before authorizing shipment release.

Logistics & Goods Receiving

• Prepare and manage shipping, export, and import documentation related to yard operations.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods, verifying quantities, quality, and condition against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Identify and report discrepancies, shortages, or damaged items, coordinating corrective actions with suppliers where necessary.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain and regularly update customer price lists, ensuring accurate and current pricing information is available to the sales team.
• Prepare and maintain accurate timesheets for yard employees as well as hired or rented equipment.
• Provide administrative support to the Yard Manager, including correspondence, filing, scheduling, and record management.
• Maintain well-organized physical and digital records to support audit, compliance, and operational requirements.

What You'll Need To Be Successful

Experience & Knowledge

• 1 to 3 years of experience in procurement, logistics, operations administration, or warehouse/yard management.
• Previous experience within the construction, formwork, scaffolding, or related industrial sectors is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with procurement processes, supplier management, purchase orders, and shipping documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data management, comparison sheets, and basic formulas.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple recurring administrative processes while meeting deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Trustworthy and professional when handling confidential commercial, pricing, and supplier information.