Procurement Manager - Al Mulla Industries

Objective:

Manage end-to-end procurement and materials management activities to support production, project execution, inventory optimization, and supplier performance in a steel fabrication, Refrigerated Body manufacturing and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, procure, and control all raw materials, consumables, and bought-out items required for production of transport solutions, static equipment, and refrigerated bodies.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays and maintain project schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, and material movements to minimize shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items, and wastage.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, QA/QC, Projects, and Stores for effective material planning and scheduling.
• Develop, evaluate, and strengthen supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, delivery reliability, technical capability, and competitive pricing.
• Lead vendor development initiatives by identifying alternate suppliers, improving supplier performance, and supporting localization opportunities where feasible.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost optimization and procurement efficiency.
• Implement Lean practices in materials management, stores, and procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimize inventory, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze material consumption trends, inventory aging, and procurement KPIs to support management decision-making and cost control.
• Ensure proper storage, preservation, traceability, and handling of materials in compliance with quality, safety, and company standards.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Recommended Experience:

• Years of Experience: 15 - 20 Years
• Field of Experience: Procurement, Supply Chain, and Materials Management experience in Steel Fabrication, Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing, Static Equipment, Transport Solutions, Trailer & Tanker Manufacturing, and Industrial Projects.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of materials management, procurement, and inventory control in fabrication or heavy engineering industry.
• Experience in steel fabrication materials, bought-outs, and vendor market for transport and static equipment.
• Good skills in vendor development, negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to plan material requirements in line with production schedules and project timelines.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control tools.
• Understanding of Lean principles and cost reduction initiatives in supply chain/materials management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills across internal departments and suppliers.
• Ability to manage priorities, work under pressure, and ensure timely material availability.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, audit compliance, and warehouse/material handling practices.

Job Remarks:

• Preferred Language: English, Arabic
• Job Country: Kuwait
• Duty Shift / Timings: One Shift / 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM