Job Vacancy: Purchasing Officer – Aluminum Industry

A company in Jahra, Kuwait is looking for an experienced Purchasing Officer with strong knowledge of the aluminum industry and Kuwait local market. The ideal candidate should have good supplier connections, strong negotiation skills, and experience handling purchasing, procurement, inventory, and supplier documentation.

• Source aluminum and other required materials from reliable local suppliers.
• Identify new suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
• Request, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and purchasing documents.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Monitor local market prices, material availability, and supplier trends.
• Coordinate with accounts, stores, sales, and operations teams.
• Verify purchase orders, invoices, quotations, and delivery notes.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records in the company's ERP or accounting system.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate material requirements.
• Ensure materials meet required quality and specifications.
• Purchase materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality and timely delivery.

• Proven experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Experience in the aluminum, metal, or construction materials industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Kuwait local suppliers, market prices, and sourcing channels.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and obtaining competitive prices.
• Ability to prepare purchase orders, quotations, invoices, and supplier documents.
• Good understanding of inventory and stock requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting and ERP software.
• Basic understanding of supplier accounts, payments, accounting procedures, and cost control.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to compare suppliers based on price, quality, availability, and delivery time.
• Experience with aluminum profiles, sheets, accessories, hardware, or related materials will be a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with multiple departments.

• Salary: Based on Experience.
• Full-time employment.
• Opportunity to work in the aluminum and building materials industry.
• Professional working environment.

Interested candidates can contact the employer.

Please mention “Purchasing Officer Application” when contacting the employer and highlight your experience in aluminum purchasing, procurement, and local supplier management.