PURCHASE OFFICER Job In Kuwait

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📢 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – PURCHASE OFFICER
Wajda Group is looking for an experienced Purchase Officer to join our team in Kuwait.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchase Management

• Handle end-to-end purchasing of materials, equipment, tools and services required for telecom projects.

• Receive material requests, obtain quotations, negotiate prices and prepare price comparisons.

• Process Purchase Orders after the required HOD approvals and follow up with suppliers until delivery.

• Source and develop new local and international suppliers and negotiate competitive prices and credit terms.

• Ensure purchased materials comply with project/customer technical specifications.

• Coordinate with the Warehouse, Project, Sales and Accounts Departments for material requirements, deliveries and payments.

• Manage all purchasing activities and records through Odoo ERP.

• Shipment Handling & International Supplier Coordination

• Coordinate directly with international suppliers regarding order confirmation, production status, shipment schedules and required documentation.

• Handle and follow up international shipments from supplier to Kuwait, including coordination with freight forwarders, shipping/courier companies and clearing agents.

• Prepare, verify and follow up all shipping and customs documents, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin, import permits and approvals.

• Monitor shipment status and ensure timely customs clearance at Kuwait ports and airport.

• Coordinate customs clearance, duties, freight charges and related requirements with the Accounts Department.

• Track shipments until final delivery to the warehouse, project site or customer.

• Maintain an updated shipment tracker and ensure proper documentation and closure of each shipment.

• Supplier & Purchase Follow-up

• Follow up with suppliers for quotations, order confirmation, delivery schedules and invoices.

• Maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.

• Follow up supplier payments with the Accounts Department.

• Resolve purchasing, delivery and supply-related issues in coordination with concerned departments.

• Inventory & Warehouse Coordination

• Coordinate with the Warehouse In-charge for stock requirements and material deliveries.

• Verify available stock before processing new purchase requests.

• Support inventory audits and prepare inventory-related reports.

• Ensure proper GRN and purchase documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of procurement/purchasing experience, preferably in the telecommunication sector in Kuwait/GCC.

• Experience dealing with international suppliers and shipment/import procedures.

• Good knowledge of Kuwait customs clearance and import procedures.

• Experience with telecom materials, equipment and suppliers is preferred.

• Valid Kuwait Driving License – Mandatory.

• Hands-on experience with Odoo ERP or similar ERP systems and MS Excel.

• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination and follow-up skills.

• Good command of English; Arabic is an advantage.

📍 Location: Kuwait
💼 Position: Purchase Officer
📩 Interested candidates may send their updated CV to: hrcvs18@gmail.com & akhtar.mehmood@witsglobal.com

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Location :
Farwaniya , Kuwait
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Posted :
Today

Job Type :
Full-Time
Company :
Kuwait Jobs

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Email :
akhtar.mehmood@witsglobal.com