Job Vacancy: Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer

A company in Kuwait is looking for an experienced Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer to manage international sourcing, supplier relationships, government and Oil & Gas tenders, commercial costing, shipping coordination, and client follow-up.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of the Kuwait procurement and tendering market, particularly with organizations such as KOC, KNPC, KIPIC, KGOC, EQUATE, CAPT, and similar government or semi-government entities.

• Manage international sourcing activities across Europe, Asia, USA, and GCC markets.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable international suppliers.
• Issue RFQs and obtain competitive quotations from suppliers.
• Compare supplier offers based on price, quality, lead time, payment terms, and warranties.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Finalize supplier payment and commercial terms in coordination with management and relevant departments.
• Identify alternative suppliers and products to achieve cost savings and improve procurement efficiency.

• Prepare competitive commercial quotations and tender submissions.
• Handle tenders for KOC, KNPC, KIPIC, KGOC, EQUATE, CAPT, and other government and semi-government entities.
• Prepare landed-cost calculations, pricing, margins, and bid comparison sheets.
• Review tender requirements and ensure all commercial documents are complete and accurate.
• Coordinate bid bonds, performance bonds, vendor registrations, and pre-qualification requirements.
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure submissions are completed on time.
• Track tender outcomes and maintain accurate tender databases.

• Coordinate international shipments from suppliers to Kuwait.
• Manage Incoterms, freight arrangements, customs clearance, and shipping documentation.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs agents, suppliers, Finance, and internal departments.
• Ensure shipping documents and commercial requirements are properly completed.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve logistics-related issues when required.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, clients, and business partners.
• Follow up with clients regarding quotations, tenders, requirements, and commercial matters.
• Maintain updated supplier and tender databases.
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Build long-term supplier relationships while maintaining competitive procurement costs.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in procurement, tendering, sourcing, or commercial roles.
• Strong experience dealing with KOC, KNPC, KIPIC, KGOC, EQUATE, CAPT, or similar Kuwait government/Oil & Gas entities is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement and supplier sourcing.
• Good understanding of shipping, Incoterms, Kuwait customs procedures, LC and TT payment methods.
• Excellent negotiation, commercial costing, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of tender preparation and commercial submissions.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Arabic language knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong MS Excel and ERP skills.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Odoo, or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Valid Kuwait Driving Licence is an advantage.
• Transferable Article 18 residency is an advantage.
• CIPS, CSCP, CPSM, or similar professional certification is preferred.

• International Procurement & Supplier Development
• Government & Oil & Gas Tendering
• Commercial Costing & Pricing
• Supplier Negotiation
• Contract & Commercial Terms
• Shipping & Logistics Coordination
• Incoterms & Customs Procedures
• Vendor Registration & Prequalification
• Bid Bonds & Performance Bonds
• Tender Documentation
• Supplier & Client Relationship Management
• Cost-Saving & Alternative Sourcing
• Strong Follow-Up & Deadline Management
• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Professional Integrity and Confidentiality

The original vacancy does not specify a salary range or benefits package. These details can be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Email 1: hrcvs18@gmail.com
Email 2: Akhtar.mehmood@witsglobal.com

Subject: Senior Procurement & Tendering Officer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.