Purchase Officer

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📢 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – PURCHASE OFFICER
Wajda Group is looking for an experienced Purchase Officer to join our team in Kuwait.
Main Job Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Purchase Management
• Handle end-to-end purchasing of materials, equipment, tools and services required for telecom projects.
• Receive material requests, obtain quotations, negotiate prices and prepare price comparisons.
• Process Purchase Orders after the required HOD approvals and follow up with suppliers until delivery.
• Source and develop new local and international suppliers and negotiate competitive prices and credit terms.
• Ensure purchased materials comply with project/customer technical specifications.
• Coordinate with the Warehouse, Project, Sales and Accounts Departments for material requirements, deliveries and payments.
• Manage all purchasing activities and records through Odoo ERP.
2. Shipment Handling & International Supplier Coordination
• Coordinate directly with international suppliers regarding order confirmation, production status, shipment schedules and required documentation.
• Handle and follow up international shipments from supplier to Kuwait, including coordination with freight forwarders, shipping/courier companies and clearing agents.
• Prepare, verify and follow up all shipping and customs documents, including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin, import permits and approvals.
• Monitor shipment status and ensure timely customs clearance at Kuwait ports and airport.
• Coordinate customs clearance, duties, freight charges and related requirements with the Accounts Department.
• Track shipments until final delivery to the warehouse, project site or customer.
• Maintain an updated shipment tracker and ensure proper documentation and closure of each shipment.
3. Supplier & Purchase Follow-up
• Follow up with suppliers for quotations, order confirmation, delivery schedules and invoices.
• Maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Follow up supplier payments with the Accounts Department.
• Resolve purchasing, delivery and supply-related issues in coordination with concerned departments.
4. Inventory & Warehouse Coordination
• Coordinate with the Warehouse In-charge for stock requirements and material deliveries.
• Verify available stock before processing new purchase requests.
• Support inventory audits and prepare inventory-related reports.
• Ensure proper GRN and purchase documentation.
Qualifications & 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 dealing with international suppliers and shipment/import procedures.
• Good knowledge of Kuwait customs clearance and import procedures.
• Experience with telecom materials, equipment and suppliers is 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 command of English; Arabic is an advantage.
📍 Location: Kuwait
💼 Position: Purchase Officer
📩 Interested candidates may send their updated CV to: &

Basic Details

Location : farwaniya , Kuwait

Qualification :

Posted : 1 month ago

Job Type : Full-Time

Company : Kuwait Jobs

Posted By: Sayidah maryam

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