Job description
About the Role
The Commercial Procurement Account Manager/Sr.is responsible for purchasing all company's commercial requirements and handling communications with suppliers and internal requests.
Responsibilities:
Handle end-to-end procurement activities (Sourcing, RFQs, tenders, evaluations, stock management)
Risk assessment, supplier market research and proactive demand management
Support commercial procurement across various categories
Communicate and coordinate with internal departments and vendors
Analyze procurement data and identify cost-saving opportunities
Prepare reports, summaries, and updates on procurement KPIs
Review and evaluate contracts and vendor offers
Execute procurement decisions while ensuring alignment with policies
Ensure timely processing and follow-up on procurement requests
Perform all the above-mentioned roles and responsibilities in compliance to the Information Security ManagementSystem(ISMS)policiesandreportanyinformation/physicalsecuritybreachesorincidentstothe supervisor/manager immediately.
Beawareof,andadhereto,allenvironmentalrequirementsassetbythestatutorybodiesinKuwait,orbythe published policies of Zain Group/Kuwait.
Zain abides by fulfilling the occupational health and safety certificate requirements that establishes and maintains an OH&S management system that eliminate hazards and minimizes OH&S risks (including system deficiencies), take advantage of OH&S opportunities and addresses OH&S management system nonconformities associated with its activities
What We Need From You
Skills:
Strong knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes
CIPS certification or relevant procurement and supply chain experience Preferred
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards)
Data analysis and reporting using Excel or Power BI
Strong negotiation skills
Contract review and evaluation knowledge
ERP system familiarity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Detail-oriented with high accuracy in documentation
To be considered for the position, you will need to meet with all of the below requirements: