Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Industrial Supply & Contracting, Kuwait

KUWAIT JOBS HERE; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuwait Jobs in Ahmadi, Kuwait, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to run the company day to day. You will report directly to the Chairman/CEO and lead three core functions: Commercial, Execution and Support, with responsibility for growth, margins and client delivery.

The role requires senior leadership, P&L oversight and hands-on ERP experience. A senior, strategic operator who can scale processes and drive cross-functional performance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in industrial supply, trading or contracting.
• At least 5 years in senior operations or general management.
• Strong experience with oil & gas clients in Kuwait.
• Familiar with tender and PO processes.
• Hands-on ERP experience; Odoo a strong advantage.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead three department heads and set KPIs.
• Ensure orders move from PO to delivery and invoicing on time and margin.
• Control costs and protect margins on every PO and contract.
• Improve processes and build scalable governance.
• Drive full use of Odoo ERP across departments.
• Manage key client relationships with the CEO.
• Hire, develop and hold accountable managers.
• Report monthly on performance, risks and cash.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

English fluency

Cost control

Team building

Tools

Odoo

Job description

Description

We company involved in the supply's pipes, valves, flanges, fasteners, spare parts and instrumentation to major oil & gas clients in Kuwait and the GCC. We are restructuring and growing, and we are looking for a COO to run the company day to day.

The role

You Will Report Directly To The Chairman/CEO And Run The Whole Business, From Winning An Order To Delivery And Payment. You Will Lead Three Functions

• Commercial: business development, tendering, costing, negotiation and contract signing
• Execution: procurement, logistics and customs, QC, delivery and material acceptance
• Support: Cost control and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the three department heads, and set clear targets and KPIs for each
• Make sure every order moves smoothly from signed PO to delivery and invoice, on time and on margin
• Control costs and protect margins on every PO and contract
• Reduce delivery delays, penalties and collection problemsBuild processes, approval limits and reporting so the company does not depend on one person
• Drive full use of Odoo ERP across all departments.
• Manage key client relationships together with the CEO
• Hire, develop and hold accountable managers and team leaders
• Report monthly to the CEO on performance, risks and cash

Requirements

• 15+ years in industrial supply, trading or contracting, with at least 5 years in a senior operations or general management role
• Strong experience with oil & gas clients in Kuwait (KNPC, KOC, KIPIC or similar) and with tender and PO processes
• Good understanding of procurement, logistics, customs and cost control
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system (Odoo is a strong advantage)
• Proven record of building teams and improving processes
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
• Valid Kuwait residency and driving license, or the ability to transfer, is preferred

We offer

A senior position with real authority and a direct line to ownership. The chance to build the structure of a growing company

Basic Details

• Location: Ahmadi , Kuwait
• Job type: Full-Time
• Posted: 15 days ago
• Company: Kuwait Jobs
• Contact Email: [e-mail]