Procurement Officer

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Job Purpose
To manage the procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables from local and international suppliers, ensuring the availability of quality products at competitive prices. The Procurement Officer is responsible for supplier sourcing, price negotiation, purchase planning, quality coordination, and timely delivery to meet customer and business requirements while minimizing procurement costs and product wastage.

Key Responsibilities

A. Purchasing & Procurement

1.Source fresh fruits and vegetables from local markets, farms, importers, and international suppliers.

2.Identify suppliers offering competitive prices and consistent product quality.

3.Obtain and compare quotations from different suppliers before placing orders.

4.Negotiate purchase prices, credit terms, payment conditions, and delivery schedules.

5.Prepare purchase orders and obtain necessary management approvals.

6.Ensure timely procurement to avoid stock shortages and business interruptions.

B. Supplier & Vendor Management

1.Regularly evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, and delivery performance.

2.Identify alternative suppliers for seasonal and high-demand products.

3.Monitor market price fluctuations and communicate significant changes to management.

4.Handle supplier complaints, shortages, rejected products, and delivery discrepancies.

C. Quality & Inventory Control

1.Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure purchased products meet company quality standards.

2.Ensure fruits and vegetables are fresh, properly graded, and suitable for customer requirements.

3.Monitor product shelf life, freshness, damage, and wastage.

4.Monitor stock availability and ensure proper purchasing based on demand.

E. Documentation & Reporting

1.Maintain proper purchase orders, supplier quotations, and procurement records.

2.Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders and warehouse GRNs.

3.Coordinate with Finance regarding supplier invoices, outstanding balances, and payment schedules.

4.Prepare daily and weekly procurement reports.

5.Maintain purchase price records and monitor product cost variations.

6.Report procurement savings, product wastage, and supplier performance to management.

3. Qualifications & Experience

1.Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

2.Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing.
3.Experience in Alforda Market-fresh fruits and vegetables trading or distribution is highly preferred.

4.Knowledge of local vegetable markets and international fruit suppliers.

5.Understanding of seasonal availability, product grading, quality, and market pricing.

6.Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems.

7.Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Basic Details

salary : 400-600 KWD

Experience : 5 Years

Location : Salmiya , Kuwait

Qualification : Bachelor

Posted : Today

Job Type : Full-Time

Company : Reputed Fresh Veg and Fruits Distributor

Posted By: Justin Kunjappy Regi

Contact Info

Mobile : +965 50215083

Alternate Mobile : Not-Mentioned

Email : justingodson1993@gmail.com

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