Procurement Officer

Explore more jobs; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 3,000 - 5,400; Full time

Job summary

Explore more jobs is seeking a Procurement Support professional to assist the procurement function with compliant processing of requisitions, supplier coordination, and documentation control. You will maintain supplier data, assist with onboarding, and track open purchase orders to ensure timely completions.

The role requires a secondary degree or diploma and fluency in Arabic; English is preferred. Prior experience in a similar environment is advantageous for this position in Kuwait City.

Qualifications

• Secondary Degree or Diploma in relevant field is preferred.
• Written and Spoken Arabic is essential
• English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement policies.
• Coordinates with end users to clarify procurement requirements and specifications.
• Assists in processing procurement requests in accordance with policies and delegated authorities.
• Supports supplier registration, prequalification, onboarding, and vendor documentation processes.
• Monitors open Purchase Orders (POs) and ensures timely completion and closure of procurement transactions.

Education

Secondary Degree or Diploma

Job description

Category Logistics, Supply Chain & Procurement

Job Description

To provide operational and administrative support to the Procurement function by ensuring the efficient, accurate, and compliant execution of procurement activities. Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement policies. Coordinates with end users to clarify procurement requirements and specifications. Assists Procurement Specialists in processing procurement requests in accordance with approved policies, procedures, and delegated authorities. Supports the implementation and monitoring of procurement controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Prepares and maintains procurement records and documentation required for Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance reviews. Tracks procurement requests and maintain accurate procurement status reports and records. Prepares payment requests and coordinate with Finance and end users to facilitate invoice processing and timely payment approvals. Assists in identifying and sourcing potential suppliers for routine procurement requirements. Maintains and regularly updates supplier databases, records, and the supplier master file. Maintains the item master list, ensuring data accuracy and consistency. Organizes and maintains procurement files, including contracts, quotations, purchase orders, and supporting documentation. Maintains procurement trackers, logs, and reporting tools to support procurement activities. Supports supplier master data maintenance, validation, and data cleansing initiatives. Assists with supplier registration, prequalification, onboarding, and vendor documentation processes. Follows up with suppliers regarding quotations, deliveries, invoices, and outstanding procurement requirements. Monitors open Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely completion and closure of procurement transactions.

Desired Candidate Profile

Secondary Degree or Diploma in relevant field is preferred. Written and Spoken Arabic is essential English is preferred 1 3 years of relevant experience Prior experience in a similar environment