أدخل المسمى الوظيفي أو الكلمة الرئيسية
Procurement Officer – Raw Materials
موقع الوظيفة:
موقع الوظيفة:
مدينة الكويت - الكويت
الراتب شهرياً:
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الراتب شهرياً:
تم النشر:
22 سبتمبر 2026 (نُشرت قبل 8 ساعة)
تم النشر:
آخر موعد للتقديم:
20 ديسمبر 2026
آخر موعد للتقديم:
عدد الوظائف الشاغرة:
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ملخص الوظيفة
Job Purpose
To support raw material and ingredient procurement activities by coordinating supplier communication purchase processes documentation and freight arrangements to ensure timely availability of materials for uninterrupted food manufacturing operations. To support QA related documentation. To support Sustainability initiatives. Support procurement activities for new product development.
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier Sourcing & Development
- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for raw materials and related production supplies.
- Prepare and process purchase orders ensuring accuracy of specifications quantities pricing and delivery terms.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing payment conditions Incoterms and lead times.
- Coordinate with suppliers freight forwarders logistics providers customs agents and internal stakeholders to ensure timely shipment and delivery.
- Manage international freight arrangements including sea freight air freight documentation and shipment tracking.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with food safety requirements regulatory standards and company policies.
- Monitor raw material availability and coordinate with production planning and inventory teams to prevent shortages.
- Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base for local and international ingredient sourcing.
- Identify evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality standards certifications pricing capacity and delivery performance.
- Review supplier performance and implement improvement actions where required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Raw material availability and on-time delivery rate (%).
- Purchase order accuracy and processing efficiency.
- Supplier on-time delivery performance (%).
- Procurement cost savings achieved through negotiations and sourcing initiatives.
- Reduction in material shortages and production interruptions.
- Supplier quality performance and rejection rate.
- Compliance with approved supplier lists and food safety requirements.
- Freight cost optimization and shipment efficiency.
- Inventory coverage maintenance
- Timely completion of procurement reports and documentation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain management Procurement Business Administration Food Technology or a related field.
- Professional certification in procurement or supply chain is an advantage.
- Knowledge of food manufacturing raw materials ingredients and supplier markets is preferred.
- Understanding of import procedures customs documentation and international trade practices is preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 35 years of experience in procurement preferably within the food manufacturing FMCG or related industries.
- Proven experience in sourcing food ingredients and managing raw material suppliers.
- Experience handling international suppliers and overseas shipments.
- Practical experience coordinating freight logistics and import documentation.
- Experience using ERP procurement systems (Oracle or similar) and Microsoft 365/ Microsoft Office.
- Experience in supplier negotiation and cost management.
Required Skills:
Strong procurement and sourcing skills.
Negotiation and contract management skills.
International logistics and freight coordination
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in using AI tools relevant to the role.
- Cost analysis and commercial evaluation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Skills (to be Attained / Developed):
Knowledge of food ingredients specifications and quality requirements.
Supplier evaluation and relationship management.
- Understanding of Incoterms shipping documents and import processes.
- Understanding of food safety standards and quality systems.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of risk management strategies for global supply chains.
- Understanding of sustainability practices and responsible sourcing.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Effective Team Collaboration & Strong Teamwork Skills
- Initiative and proactive approach Adaptability in a dynamic sourcing environment.
- Negotiation Ability
- Analytical thinking.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Ownership & Accountability
- Ethical conduct and integrity.
عن الشركة
KDD is the market leader in Kuwait, producing and distributing 24 different types of dairy products, 75 different varieties of ice-cream, 27 types of natural fruit juices and fruit drinks, as well as several culinary products. KDD aims to fulfill customer’s needs by continuously intr ... اعرض المزيد
