Procurement Leader

Kuwait, Kuwait

Job Description

Purpose: To ensure country procurement is done with efficiently to maximize benefits and minimize cost while maintaining the quality of the items purchases.

Key Responsibilities: 1. Customer a. Macro
  • Review suppliers’ requisition, in order to verify accuracy, quality, terminology, and specifications.
  • Ensure that Suppliers are aware of the company business objectives and procurement policies.
b. Micro
  • Contact Suppliers to schedule or expedite issues such as shortages and/or late deliveries.
  • Respond and resolve queries from suppliers in relation to order status, changes, or cancellations.
  • Negotiate with the suppliers to obtain competitive rates and better quality.
2. People a. Macro
  • Set KPIs and conduct annual review of direct reports.
b. Micro
  • Develop, train, mentor/coach direct reports
  • Identify and propose training for direct reports
  • Participate in hiring new members
  • Facilitate the flow of information horizontally and vertically.
3. Operations
a. Macro
  • Ensure suppliers deliver as per the agreements
  • Ensure abiding by company procurement policies and procedures
b. Micro
  • Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries.
  • Generate report and statistics for quality vs. cost analysis to be shared with the direct manger.
  • Verify and send RFQ (Request for Quotation), RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) to the Supplier.
  • Verify the accuracy of computerized Purchasing Records.
  • Monitor the performance of suppliers to ensure contractual obligations are adhered to.
  • Establish proper filing system for contracts, purchase orders and documents.
  • Approve buying orders in line with delegated authority matrix
  • Adhere to company HSSE, compliance and sustainability corporate policies and standards

4. Financial Results
a. Macro
  • Analyse spending trends and identify opportunities to consolidate spending.
b. Micro
  • Coordinate with the accounting team to ensure prompt payment to Suppliers.
  • Authorize and forward the received invoices to the accountant payable for settlement.
  • Report any price increase and communicating changes as necessary.
Company Overview: Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming the face of trade, expanding our operations rapidly to better connect businesses and consumers worldwide.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1441443
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuwait, Kuwait
  • Education
    Not mentioned