Assistant Purchasing Officer
American International University
- Kuwait
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Work closely with different departments to provide excellent service.
- Ensure timely delivery of goods / shipments.
- Liaison with concerned departments and reduce purchasing cost by obtaining best competitive
- Ensure all purchase requisitions are processed on time.
- Ensure competitive quotations are obtained for all purchases with a view to reduce costs.
- Ensure timely follow up of outstanding orders for their timely delivery.
- Ensure timely follow up of all shipments and its clearance from customs in liaison with freight forwarders and other officials.
- Ensure goods receipts are done on time and accurate and discrepancies in delivery are identified and initiate corrective action.
- Conduct competitor analysis to identify popular products
- Good understanding of Local Kuwait Market
- Excellent interpersonal and social skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Positive and professional demeanor
- Flexible to travel to meet with suppliers, distributors and manufacturers as required
- Ensure timely submission of all reports to management as per their requests.
- Raise purchase orders from the system and delivery of them to suppliers without any delay.
- Periodic review of outstanding purchase requisitions and follow up.
- Minimum Requirements:
- College level in Business Administration/Management, Finance or equivalent
- Minimum two years’ experience in the same field
- Proficiency in working with personal computers and other related hardware/software
- Kuwait driving License, necessary with own vehicle
- Can join immediately