procurement officer

Almeead Gen. Trading Company

MKC is urgently looking for a Purchase Officer with:<ul><li>Kuwait driving license is preferable </li><li>Ready to join immediately</li><li>Experience in HSE, PPE, Safety Gears, and Oil &amp; Gas procurement</li><li>Strong negotiation, vendor management, and procurement skills</li></ul>IInterested candidates send CV to: admin@almeeadkwt.com Contact #: 97266618Job Type: Full-timePay: From KD300.000 per month

Urgent Hiring – Purchase Officer

Diyar United Company

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 Position Overview:
 
 
 
 The Vendor Management Officer is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of third-party service providers engaged by the bank. This role ensures that vendors comply with contractual, regulatory, operational, and security requirements, while supporting ongoing performance monitoring and risk management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Vendor Onboarding &amp; Due Diligence :
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 Conduct initial and periodic due diligence on new and existing vendors.
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 Coordinate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, IT Security, and Procurement to ensure regulatory compliance.
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 Verify vendor documentation including licenses, certifications, and financial reports.
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 Facilitate vendor registration and onboarding processes.
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 2. Contract &amp; SLA Management
 
 
 Review and track vendor contracts, amendments, and renewals.
 
 
 Ensure SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards are clearly defined.
 
 
 Support contract negotiations with Legal and Procurement.
 
 
 
 
 
 3. Vendor Performance Monitoring
 
 
 Monitor vendor performance against approved KPIs and SLAs.
 
 
 Prepare performance scorecards and management dashboards.
 
 
 Conduct regular vendor review meetings.
 
 
 
 
 
 4. Risk Management &amp; Compliance
 
 
 Perform third-party risk assessments covering operational, cybersecurity, and regulatory factors. Monitor compliance with Central Bank regulations and internal governance frameworks.
 
 
 Support audits and ensure remediation actions are completed.
 
 
 
 
 
 5. Financial &amp; Operational Oversight
 
 
 Track invoices, payments, cost variances, and budgets.
 
 
 Support cost analysis initiatives. -
 
 
 Identify opportunities for cost optimization.
 
 
 
 
 
 6. Relationship Management
 
 
 Act as a primary point of contact with strategic vendors.
 
 
 Maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external providers.
 
 
 Resolve operational issues and escalate when necessary.
 
 
 
 
 
 7. Reporting &amp; Documentation
 
 
 Maintain updated vendor databases and contract repositories.
 
 
 Prepare risk, performance, and compliance reports.
 
 
 Document vendor interactions and evaluations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Requirements Education:
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
 
 
 Experience: 2&ndash;5 years in vendor management, procurement, or risk (banking preferred).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Skills:
 
 Contract management, procurement systems, MS Office. Soft Skills: Communication, negotiation, analytical thinking, attention to detail
 
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Vendor Management Officer (Banking Sector)

Procapita Group

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 The Purchase Analyst will support the procurement process by analyzing data, assisting with supplier management, and contributing to cost-saving initiatives. The role involves managing local and regional procurement activities, ensuring requests are processed accurately and on time, and aligning purchases with departmental requirements and specifications.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Procurement Activities
 
 
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 Provide strategic, efficient, and flexible local and regional procurement services to deliver cost savings, value for money, and high-quality service.
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 Analyze business needs, source market information, and assess risks to support procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
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 Conduct sourcing activities in line with established policies, participate in negotiations, and review supply arrangements to ensure value for money.
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 Handle day-to-day procurement operations, promote teamwork, and align processes to meet targets.
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 Coordinate purchase requests from various departments and ensure timely and accurate processing.
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 Evaluate vendor offers and select suppliers in line with business strategy.
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 Follow up on purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and address discrepancies with vendors.
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 Review invoices and coordinate with Finance to ensure timely vendor payments.
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 Monitor product quality, availability, and pricing, providing recommendations for alternatives when needed.
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 Maintain records of all purchases, vendor lists, price histories, and evaluations.
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 Analyze spend history to identify trends and fluctuations.
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 Inspection
 
 
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 Inspect received goods to validate quantity and quality in line with specifications and terms.
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 Vendor Relationships
 
 
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 Maintain updated knowledge of reliable local and regional vendors and manage an approved vendor database.
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 Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to facilitate procurement transactions.
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 Manage vendor contracts and define Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
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 Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Manager.
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 Reporting
 
 
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 Prepare regular reports on procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and product inspections for management.
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 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
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 2&ndash;4 years of experience in procurement, preferably in the F&amp;B industry or related sector.
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 Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting)
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 Knowledge of Power BI for analytics and dashboards
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 Ability to analyze purchase trends, pricing, and inventory consumption to support data-driven decision-making.
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Purchasing Analyst

Kuwait hospital

Criteria<ul><li>Diploma or Bachelor Degree</li><li>2+ Experience in Health care Industry</li><li>Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, proficiency in procurement software (ERP), and knowledge of market trends</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for local and international vendors, drafting correspondence, and negotiating in both English and Arabic.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Purchase Officer

Hilton

<div>Purchasing Officer
A Purchasing Assistant / Clerk will support the negotiation of contracts, purchasing of required goods, and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance. 
What will I be doing? 
As Purchasing Assistant / Clerk, you will support the negotiation of contracts, purchasing of required goods, and record-keeping as it related to transactions and vendor performance. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:<ul>
<li>Obtain competitive quotations for hotel requirements and ensure that the best product is sourced and purchased, using Group Nominated suppliers where applicable</li>
<li>Ensure locally Nominated supplier information is kept current</li>
<li>Manage the database of active local contracts with suppliers</li>
<li>Ensure Purchasing Manual is current</li>
<li>Adhere to quality procedures and standards and oversee purchasing administration such that all Hilton policies and standards are upheld</li>
<li>Maintain a record of commitments for all budgets and ensure that the relevant senior managers are constantly informed of updates</li>
<li>Ensure a comprehensive system for allocating and reconciling purchase orders</li>
<li>Monitor all areas of purchasing including contracts, leases and nominations</li>
<li>Prepare the month end accounts reports in an accurate and timely manner</li>
<li>Execute on tasks/requests as instructed by the Hotel Management</li></ul>
What are we looking for? 
A Purchasing Assistant / Clerk serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:<ul>
<li>Strong financial knowledge and ability to work with budgets</li>
<li>Computer literate, with good MS Excel skills</li>
<li>Good time management and organisation skills</li></ul>
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:<ul>
<li>Previous experience within the hotel/leisure sector</li>
<li>Previous experience in a similar purchasing role</li>
<li>Relevant degree, in Finance/Accounting or related business discipline, from an academic institution</li></ul> 

What will it be like to work for Hilton? 
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</div>

Purchasing Officer

<div>Government Relations Officer / PRO
Responsible for procurement of visas, renewals, medicals, and other governmental permits and licenses.
What will I be doing?
To coordinate with the business and provide support around all areas of government relations including processing and carrying out all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses, registration etc that are crucial for the business. To coordinate with the business and provide support around all areas of government relations including processing and carrying out all transactions relating to visas, permits, licenses, registration etc that are crucial for the business.
<ul><li>Responsible for all applications of visas and cancellations and deal directly with immigration department for visa matters for team members, management and their families.</li>
<li>Maintain good relations and visits to the owning company, immigration, health department, ministry of information, traffic police as well as all government departments and ministries</li>
<li>Provides assistance on police and court cases, immigration and labour issues and other related matters</li>
<li>Keep records of passports and visa expiry dates, inform team members in advance of passport expiry dates and extend/renew visas prior to expiry dates</li>
<li>Provides assistance on police and court cases, immigration and labour issues and other related matters.</li>
<li>Provides assistance in obtaining visas for travelling key personnel.</li>
</ul>SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
<ul><li>Ensure the safekeeping of all team members passports</li>
<li>Ensures that all food handlers are having occupational health cards and ensures that expiring cards are renewed on time</li>
<li>Maintain and update the police report in the system</li>
<li>Carry out the fire, safety and evacuation procedures as required by the hotel fire policy</li>
<li>Comply with hotel standards in relation to hygiene and personal presentation</li>
<li>Any other tasks assigned by General Manager or Director, Human Resources</li>
</ul>What are we looking for?
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable adjustments.
<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Ability to effectively deal with a variety of audience, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.</li>
<li>Strong computer literacy including knowledge of Windows XP and Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word</li>
</ul>What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</div>

Government Relations Officer / PRO

Apt Resources

<div>Apt Resources is proud to announce a strategic leadership opportunity for a Head of Procurement at a leading construction company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement function, ensuring that the company's material needs are met efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company&rsquo;s construction projects and overall business goals.</li><li>
Lead negotiation efforts with suppliers and vendors to secure optimal contracts, pricing, and terms.</li><li>
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.</li><li>
Collaborate with project management teams to forecast procurement needs and manage inventory levels proactively.</li><li>
Monitor market trends and analyze supplier performance to enhance procurement efficiency.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices in procurement activities.</li><li>
Supervise and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.</li><li>
Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, risks, and opportunities to senior management.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role within the construction industry.</li><li>
Finding new vendors for competitive prices and reducing procurement costs and timelines</li><li>
Proven track record of effectively managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts.</li><li>
Experience working in international environments, specifically in Africa, is highly desirable.</li><li>
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.</li><li>
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Understanding of local and international procurement laws and regulations.</li><li>
Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>
Fluency in French and English is required.</li></ul> 
Benefits 
Matching the current market standards and open for discussion</div>

Head of Procurement - Construction Company - Africa - DRC

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