Operations Buyer (Kuwaitization)

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented buyer to join our team and play a vital role in managing the procurement process for our global operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all procurement and sourcing activities for materials and products, ensuring they align with company needs and customer requirements.

• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders for various purposes, including production materials, shop floor stock items, and other operational needs.

• Pre-qualify vendors and manage vendor relationships to secure the best quality, pricing, and delivery terms.

• Monitor purchase order deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.

• Procure all necessary raw materials to support production activities.

• Analyze and issue purchase orders for required services.

• Initiate and manage cost-saving projects focused on direct materials procurement.

• Maintain standard payment terms and manage all related documentation.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date material traceability data, including MTRs, lot numbers, and other relevant information.

• Actively develop and qualify new vendors to expand the supplier base.

• Regularly analyze vendor performance, cost efficiency, and product quality to identify improvement opportunities.

• Review key metrics such as cost savings, vendor performance, late purchase orders, job close variances, and inventory levels to ensure efficient operations.

• Act as a liaison between Procurement and other departments to facilitate smooth collaboration.

• Manage third-party and intercompany orders to ensure timely procurement and customer deliveries. Maintain accurate data related to all intercompany sources.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of commodities and related procured materials (required).

• Proven ability to coordinate and execute multiple projects simultaneously while working independently (required).

• Adaptability to a dynamic work environment with competing demands (required).

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills (required).

• Ability to understand and interpret technical documentation and standards, including drawings and specifications (required).

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in using Excel (required).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (required).

• Previous experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (preferred), with Oracle experience being a plus.