Strategic Procurement Director

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

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.