Purchase Officer Job in Kuwait

Wajda Group is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join its team in Farwaniya, Kuwait, supporting telecom projects. 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 with international suppliers and shipment/import procedures - Good knowledge of Kuwait customs clearance and import procedures - Experience with telecom materials, equipment and suppliers 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 English; Arabic is an advantage Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Purchase Management - Handle end-to-end purchasing of materials, equipment, tools and services for telecom projects - Receive material requests, obtain quotations, negotiate prices and prepare price comparisons - Process Purchase Orders after HOD approval and follow up with suppliers until delivery - Source new local and international suppliers and negotiate prices and credit terms - Ensure materials meet project/customer technical specifications - Coordinate with Warehouse, Project, Sales and Accounts departments - Manage all purchasing activities and records through Odoo ERP Shipment Handling & International Supplier Coordination - Coordinate with international suppliers on order confirmation, production status, shipment schedules and documentation - Follow up international shipments with freight forwarders, shipping/courier companies and clearing agents - Prepare and verify shipping and customs documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin, import permits and approvals - Ensure timely customs clearance at Kuwait ports and airport - Coordinate customs duties and freight charges with the Accounts Department - Track shipments to final delivery and maintain an updated shipment tracker Supplier & Purchase Follow-up - Follow up on quotations, confirmations, delivery schedules, invoices and supplier payments - Maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers - Resolve purchasing, delivery and supply issues with concerned departments Inventory & Warehouse Coordination - Coordinate with the Warehouse In-charge on stock requirements and deliveries - Verify available stock before processing new purchase requests - Support inventory audits and prepare inventory reports - Ensure proper GRN and purchase documentation How to Apply: Send your updated CV to: hrcvs18@gmail.com & akhtar.mehmood@witsglobal.com