Develop good understanding of the company’s various needs & requirements and how the

supply chain team can support its overall mission.

• Formulate procurement standards and products specifications to ensure high quality of

procured goods and services in compliance with internal policies and Kuwaiti laws and

regulations while ensuring cost effectiveness.

• Evaluate market supply and enhance the database of potential and existing local and foreign

suppliers

• Segment and select suppliers based on clear and documented criteria

• Communicate efficiently with suppliers throughout the stages of procurement

• Negotiate with suppliers and develop contractual agreements and agreed price lists of

frequently bought items. Resolve any disputes that may arise, to the best advantage of the

company

• Improve the percent of spend under management

• Coordinate with the accounts payable team to ensure on-time payment of suppliers

• Evaluate suppliers based on historical performance

• Prepare seasonal forecasts for inventory items

• Liaise with budget holders in the preparation of annual budget plans

• Process purchase requisitions, create purchase orders, and monitor the efficient delivery of

Procurement services to meet the end user specifications and requirements.

• Track open purchase orders and update delivery dates in the ERP system

• Ensure the accurate and on-time receipt of purchased goods and services

• Create and maintain high quality data in the product information management system

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the retail and procurement product categories

• Plan and oversee cyclical and ad hoc counts of inventory items

• Collaborate with the warehouse team to optimize the storage and flow of materials in

storage locations

• Identify target stock levels and re-order points for fast-moving items

• Perform seasonal analysis of slow-moving items

• Monitor customer orders and fulfilment

• Manage/execute projects and collaborate with stakeholders across departments as assigned

by the Supply Chain Manager

• Carry out analysis of procurement data utilizing spreadsheets and self-service business

intelligence tools such as Tableau in data discovery and the identification of trends

 Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Accounting or related fields required
• Proven track record with at least five years in a supply chain related function
• Experience using ERP preferably Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (required) and G Suite applications (preferred)
• Experience in using self-service business intelligence tools such as Tableau preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• A high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion.