Coordinator (Procurement) – IT – Alshaya ,Kuwait

The Role
As a Purchasing Coordinator you should buy products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. You will review prices and quality and ensure optimal stock levels.
Purchasing Officer responsibilities include evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you’re identifying the most profitable offers.
You will create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure good is high quality and delivered on time.

Experience:
Experience of working within the Domain areas, ideally with IT.
2-3 years Proven work experience as a Purchasing Coordinator or similar role
Demonstrable experience in negotiating prices and terms and conditions
Good knowledge of market research & vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors)
Working knowledge of MS Office and purchasing software (e.g. Oracle)
Understanding of supply chain procedures

Knowledge/Skills:
BSc / Business Administration or relevant field
Strong across the Microsoft office suite, incl. MS Visio
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Efficient content capture – ability to accurately & consistently capture content, particularly business requirements
Active listening skills and strong influencing skills

About Us:
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.

Advertised: 30 Jan 2020 Arab Standard Time
Application close: 29 Feb 2020 Arab Standard Time

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