Head of Procurement

Client of Career Hunters; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Career Hunters in Kuwait City seeks a senior procurement leader with deep experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and CAPEX procurement. The role drives governance, risk management and regulatory compliance across procurement activities, ensuring value, transparency and efficiency.

You will lead a cross-functional procurement team, collaborate with internal stakeholders, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance against SLAs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Minimum 15 years of experience with at least 5-7 years in a managerial role
• Excellent communication, planning, flexibility and contingency planning
• Negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Lead and manage the procurement team ensuring high performance and development
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms to maximize value and ensure SLA compliance
• Oversee supplier evaluations and performance monitoring to drive reliability and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations and QHSE standards
• Capex and facility procurement oversight including planning with division heads
• Track procurement KPIs and conduct cost analyses and risk assessments

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement ManagementDevelop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the organization s goals Prepare annual procurement plans budgets and cost-saving initiatives Monitor market trends supplier developments and pricing dynamics to reduce risks and costs

Operational and Team Leadership

Lead and manage the procurement team ensuring high performance and continuous development Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure timely delivery of goods and services Optimize sourcing procedures and procurement processes to maximize efficiency and transparency

Supplier amp Contract Management

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors Negotiate contracts pricing and service terms to ensure optimal value Oversee supplier evaluations and selection based on quality cost and reliability Ensure adherence to service level agreements SLAs and monitor supplier performance

Governance Compliance amp Risk Management

Ensure compliance with internal policies legal regulations and ethical standards Maintain proper documentation records and audit trails for all procurement activities Implement and uphold internal controls and QHSE policies Analyze procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies

Capital amp Facility Procurement

Serve as the signatory authority for CAPEX purchase orders Manage procurement for capital goods and facility improvements Periodically coordinate with division heads to forecast and plan procurement requirements

Reporting amp Analysis

Track procurement KPIs and report performance to senior management Conduct cost and scenario analyses benchmarking and expenditure reviews Research shifts in supplier negotiating power and adjust strategies accordingly

b Other Responsibilities b

Support the management in complying with statutory requirements related to occupational health and safety Coordinate with departments for identification and sale of obsolete assets Lead or participate in special projects assigned by managementAccountability and Authority

QHSE Implementation of ISO 9001 2015 and ISO 45001 2018 standards as well as core business values and IMS policies

Monitoring of QHSE training Review and comply with internal external audit findings serious observations and conformance to risk assessment results Monitor and ensure the implementation of all major accident recommendations Review monthly IMS performance of the division and respond to areas of concerns Ensure compliance with applicable legal statutory contractual or other requirements Provision of resources for QHSE implementation Promotion of a safe culture

Requirement open for Bilingual Arab nationalities Bachelor s or Master s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration Minimum 15 years with at least 5-7 years experience in managerial role Excellent communication skills, Planning skills, Flexibility and contingent planning, Negotiation skills