Purchasing Officer

About the role

The International University of Science & Technology in Kuwait is seeking a Purchasing Officer to support its procurement activities. The role ensures timely, efficient, and cost‑effective acquisition of goods and services needed for the university’s operations.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and prepare purchase orders in line with university procurement policies.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from approved suppliers, preparing comparative analyses for management.
• Coordinate with vendors on quotations, orders, deliveries, invoices, and payment matters.
• Conduct market research to identify new suppliers, benchmark pricing, and achieve best value.
• Maintain supplier databases, procurement records, contracts, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor purchase order status and follow up to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist in negotiating pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and service agreements.
• Verify that all procurement documentation is complete, authorized, and approved before processing.
• Support inventory control and asset management by coordinating receipt of items and maintaining records.
• Prepare procurement, expenditure, supplier performance, and savings reports as requested.
• Resolve procurement‑related issues, supplier disputes, delivery delays, and quality concerns.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a newly established private university with a modern campus.
• Exposure to a wide range of academic programs and a dynamic procurement environment.