Assistant Manager Supply Chain

Kuwait Drilling Fluids & Oil Services; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil services company in Kuwait is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for cementing services. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with international standards, and leading reports to executive management. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas and a strong educational background in Supply Chain or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of procurement/vendor management experience in Oil & Gas.
• At least 3 years in cementing services/materials procurement.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations in procurement and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and vendor management for oil well cementing services and equipment.
• Supervise international procurement and contracting activities.
• Prepare and submit procurement reports to executive management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

ERP/Supply Chain Management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-endprocurement and vendor management for oil well cementing services and equipment.
• Ensure the highest level of integrity and confidentiality in procurement processes, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Supervise international procurement and contracting activities, evaluate cost-effectiveness, and support negotiations of subcontracts and agreements.
• Review, evaluate, and approve RFQs/RFPs ensuring compliance and competitive bidding.
• Assess the quality and appropriateness of proposed services, supplies, and equipment through cost and quality analysis.
• Coordinate payment of invoices with the Finance team.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly procurement reports to executive management.
• Train, mentor, and supervise team members on procurement processes and compliance.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties in purchasing responsibilities.
• Provide advice and assistance on procurement of services, supplies, and equipment from local and international markets.
• Manage the procurement database, reports, and statistics.
• Follow up on shipments, goods receipt, and vendor/subcontractor performance.
• Ensure all procurement documentation complies with government requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement files.
• Perform any other procurement/contracts-related duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of international procurement, contracting, and compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/Supply Chain Management systems.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations in procurement and contracts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum5–8 years of procurement/vendor management experience in Oil & Gas, with at least3 years in cementing services/materials procurement.
• Lightly mention: Strong knowledge of international procurement, contracting, and compliance.