Senior Procurement Officer
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Senior Purchasing Officer is responsible to lead and oversee purchasing activities, manage supplier relationships, negotiate strategic agreements, and ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services while supporting organizational objectives and procurement excellence.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Develop procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
- Manage high-value and critical procurement activities.
- Lead sourcing initiatives and supplier selection processes.
- Identify opportunities for strategic sourcing and cost optimization.
Supplier & Contract Management
- Negotiate contracts, framework agreements, and service level agreements.
- Establish and maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and improvement programs.
- Manage supplier risks and ensure continuity of supply.
Purchasing Operations
- Review and approve purchasing activities within assigned authority limits.
- Monitor procurement schedules and critical material requirements.
- Ensure procurement requirements are fulfilled efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Resolve complex procurement and supplier issues.
Budget & Cost Management
- Support annual budgeting and procurement planning.
- Monitor procurement expenditures and savings initiatives.
- Analyze spending patterns and recommend cost reduction measures.
- Ensure value-for-money procurement practices.
Team Leadership
- Guide and mentor Purchasing Officers and junior procurement staff.
- Review procurement documentation and purchase recommendations.
- Support employee development and performance management activities.
- Promote continuous improvement within procurement processes.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare procurement performance reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and approval matrices.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
Authority
- Lead supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
- Recommend supplier award decisions and contract approvals.
- Review procurement recommendations submitted by junior staff.
- Approve purchases within delegated authority limits.
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2026-10-11 |
| Job Location: | Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Purchasing and Procurement |
| Company Industry: | Sports & Outdoor Activities |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |