Procurement Manager

About the role

The Procurement Manager will lead and manage all procurement and supply chain activities for the company across its operations in Kuwait and other GCC countries. This role is responsible for building the procurement function from the ground up, overseeing supplier relationships, contracts, local purchasing and cross‑border sourcing.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures and approval workflows.
• Manage local and international procurement for projects, including fabrication materials, equipment and services sourced from Kuwait and China.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, negotiation and contract management for all vendors and service providers.
• Own and manage the preparation, review and submission of Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for projects and client proposals.
• Oversee client‑facing procurement documentation such as contracts, pricing submissions and variation orders.
• Coordinate with project managers and operations teams to align procurement timelines with project delivery schedules.
• Mentor the Procurement Officer and part‑time freelance procurement coordinators assigned to specific projects.
• Maintain a supplier and pricing database to support accurate and competitive tendering.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, budget limits and approval thresholds on all purchase orders.
• Provide regular procurement performance reports to the COO, covering cost savings, vendor performance and budget variance.
• Support the finance team on payment terms, invoice reconciliation and purchase order tracking.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading procurement and supply chain functions.
• Experience managing both local and international procurement for project‑based environments.
• Track record in supplier identification, qualification, negotiation and contract management.
• Familiarity with preparing and reviewing Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Ability to coordinate procurement activities with project managers and operations teams.
• Experience mentoring procurement staff and coordinating freelance procurement resources.
• Strong understanding of financial policies, budgeting and approval processes.
• Capability to generate performance reports and support finance operations.

Required skills