Procurement Officer

About the role

Gzone General Trading & Contracting is hiring a Procurement Officer in Kuwait to source and purchase materials, equipment and subcontracted services for its projects. The position is based in Salmiya and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and compare supplier quotations and prepare comparison sheets
• Support tender pricing with fast, accurate supplier quotes
• Negotiate prices, payment terms and delivery schedules
• Issue purchase orders and follow up until delivery to site
• Coordinate local purchases and imports, including customs documents
• Check deliveries against purchase orders and approved specifications
• Maintain the approved vendor list and procurement records
• Ensure materials meet client and consultant approvals (KOC, MPW, MEW where applicable)

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in contracting or trading in Kuwait/GCC
• Knowledge of construction, MEP and fit-out materials
• Good English; Arabic is an advantage
• Valid Kuwait driving licence and transferable residency preferred

Required skills

• Strong negotiation and follow-up skills
• Good Excel skills; ERP experience is a plus

The salary is negotiable (listed as 600 KD). Candidates apply by sending their CV to the recruiter by email, with the subject line "Procurement Officer - Your Name"; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.