Objective:
Manage end-to-end procurement and materials management activities to support production, project execution, inventory optimization, and supplier performance in a steel fabrication, Refrigerated Body manufacturing and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, procure, and control all raw materials, consumables, and bought-out items required for production of transport solutions, static equipment, and refrigerated bodies.
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production delays and maintain project schedules.
- Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, and material movements to minimize shortages, excess stock, slow-moving items, and wastage.
- Coordinate with Production, Engineering, QA/QC, Projects, and Stores for effective material planning and scheduling.
- Develop, evaluate, and strengthen supplier and subcontractor relationships to ensure quality, delivery reliability, technical capability, and competitive pricing.
- Lead vendor development initiatives by identifying alternate suppliers, improving supplier performance, and supporting localization opportunities where feasible.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost optimization and procurement efficiency.
- Implement Lean practices in materials management, stores, and procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimize inventory, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyze material consumption trends, inventory aging, and procurement KPIs to support management decision-making and cost control.
- Ensure proper storage, preservation, traceability, and handling of materials in compliance with quality, safety, and company standards.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Recommended Experience:
- Years of Experience: 15 - 20 Years
- Field of Experience: Procurement, Supply Chain, and Materials Management experience in Steel Fabrication, Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing, Static Equipment, Transport Solutions, Trailer & Tanker Manufacturing, and Industrial Projects.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of materials management, procurement, and inventory control in fabrication or heavy engineering industry.
- Experience in steel fabrication materials, bought-outs, and vendor market for transport and static equipment.
- Good skills in vendor development, negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Ability to plan material requirements in line with production schedules and project timelines.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems and inventory control tools.
- Understanding of Lean principles and cost reduction initiatives in supply chain/materials management.
- Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills across internal departments and suppliers.
- Ability to manage priorities, work under pressure, and ensure timely material availability.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, audit compliance, and warehouse/material handling practices.
Job Remarks:
- Preferred Language: English, Arabic
- Job Country: Kuwait
- Duty Shift / Timings: One Shift / 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM
