Job Vacancy: Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer

A company in Dajeej, Kuwait is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer to join its Procurement and Commercial team.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in international procurement, government and oil & gas tendering, commercial costing, supplier negotiation, shipping, customs clearance, and Kuwait tender procedures. Experience dealing with major Kuwait oil & gas and government entities will be highly preferred.

• Manage international sourcing and develop reliable suppliers across Europe, Asia, USA, GCC, and other international markets.
• Identify suitable suppliers and negotiate competitive prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial conditions.
• Issue RFQs (Request for Quotations) and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare supplier comparison sheets and recommend the most commercially suitable options.
• Prepare competitive commercial quotations and tender submissions for KOC, KNPC, KIPIC, KGOC, EQUATE, CAPT, and other government or semi-government entities.
• Prepare detailed landed-cost calculations, pricing, margins, and bid comparison sheets.
• Coordinate bid bonds, performance bonds, vendor registrations, and pre-qualification requirements.
• Handle supplier payment terms and commercial/contract terms in coordination with management and relevant departments.
• Coordinate international shipments, freight arrangements, Incoterms, customs clearance, and shipping documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers, freight forwarders, customs agents, Finance, and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate supplier, procurement, and tender databases.
• Monitor tender results and maintain records of submitted bids and outcomes.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, clients, and business partners.
• Research alternative suppliers and products to identify cost-saving and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure all tender documents are accurate, complete, commercially competitive, and submitted before deadlines.
• Follow up with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth procurement and tender execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, purchasing, or commercial roles.
• Strong experience with KOC, KNPC, KIPIC, KGOC, EQUATE, CAPT, or similar Kuwait government and oil & gas organizations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement and supplier sourcing.
• Good understanding of international shipping, logistics, Incoterms, LC, TT, and Kuwait customs procedures.
• Strong commercial costing, pricing, negotiation, and bid analysis skills.
• Excellent supplier and client negotiation abilities.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Arabic language knowledge will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar platforms.
• Valid Kuwait Driving Licence will be an advantage.
• Transferable Article 18 residency will be an advantage.
• CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, or similar procurement certification is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, follow-up skills, and ability to meet strict tender deadlines.

• International Procurement & Sourcing
• Supplier Development & Management
• Government Tendering in Kuwait
• Oil & Gas Tendering
• KOC / KNPC / KIPIC Tendering
• Commercial Costing & Pricing
• Supplier Negotiation
• Contract & Commercial Terms
• Bid Preparation & Tender Submission
• Landed Cost Calculation
• Shipping & Logistics Coordination
• Incoterms & Kuwait Customs
• Vendor Registration & Prequalification
• Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds
• ERP & MS Excel
• Client & Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Reduction & Alternative Sourcing
• Deadline Management
• Strong Follow-Up & Attention to Detail

• Salary: Not specified in the vacancy
• Full-time employment.
• Professional Procurement & Commercial environment.
• Opportunity to work on government and oil & gas tenders.
• Other benefits: Not specified.

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:

Email: hrcvs18@gmail.com
Email: Akhtar.mehmood@witsglobal.com

Please mention “Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer” in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.