Purchasing Manager

1) Maintain records of goods ordered and received. 2) Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales. 3) Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. 4) Control purchasing department budgets. 5) Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training. 6) Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy. 7) Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. 8) Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. 9) Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials. 10) Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers. 11) Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers. 12) Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids. 13) Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies. 14) Prepare bid awards requiring board approval. 15) Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs. 16) Administer on-line purchasing systems. 17) Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.

Arabic - Fluent / Excellent
English - Good

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

5 to 10 years of experience
- Good command of English
- Bsc or diploma
- Should know the Kuwait Market
- Qualifications and technical knowledge in the Food & Beverage industry
- Good spoken and written communication skills
- Excellent negotiating and networking skills
- Mathematical ability, to work with figures and budgets
- Good judgement and analytical ability
- An organized approach
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good business sense
- Leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of a team
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

About The Company

We are a team of dedicated professionals who offer a gateway to a wide range of services. Our approach is simple, we listen to our clients first and then draw upon our unique talents and resources to identify, design and implement solutions. Our team of professionals has an extensive understanding of the various aspects of multinational and local business requirements and needs. We are a client-driven company that recognizes the need for truly personalized services. We offer our clients commitment, confidentiality and the most ethical professional standards in the business.