We are supporting one of our banking clients in the search of a Senior Procurement Associate to join their team in Kuwait.
The incumbent will support procurement in both technology and non-tech categories, mainly focusing on contract management, supplier/vendor sourcing and onboarding, and processing purchase orders in the system.
Main Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day global tactical procurement (raise/issue RFPs, evaluate bids).
- Support assigned procurement portfolio regionally and globally.
- Source and onboard suppliers/vendors; maintain supplier relationships and run negotiations.
- Process purchase orders in the system (Oracle Fusion or similar): validate amounts, check contracts, ensure governance and exception approvals per policy.
- Handle both technology (hardware, software, licenses) and nontechnology categories (facilities, admin, HR, marketing) within defined spend thresholds.
- Contract management: review/track contracts, ensure procurement involvement and required approvals.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across countries to deliver projects and procurement outcomes.
- Perform basic procurement data analysis and reporting to support decisions.
- Serve as shared resource for adhoc procurement projects in other countries as needed.
- Use procurement systems/workflows.
Candidate Requirements:
- Graduate with a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience.
- Procurement systems: Oracle Fusion (preferable); or similar (SAP Ariba, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Strong PC skills i.e. Excel, Word, MIS office, Power Point.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of banking operating environment.
- Good command over analytical tools to support vendor analysis, evaluation matrix, performance analysis, SLA, TAT measurements, etc.
Due to the high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
