
Alghanim Industries
Purchasing Engineer
- Permanent
- Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Experience 2 - 5 yrs
Job expiry date: 21/11/2026
Job overview
Date posted
07/10/2026
Location
Al Kuwait City, Kuwait
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
2 - 5 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
21/11/2026
Job description
Every purchase at Kirby, part of Alghanim Industries in Kuwait, starts with a technical requirement from Engineering or Operations, and this engineer turns those requirements into sound supply decisions. Technical review comes first, followed by RFQ documents sent out to suppliers and vendors. Quotations are then evaluated on price, delivery and quality to find the best fit. Negotiation with suppliers for assigned products and services is a regular part of the job, as is executing supply contracts. Once a PO is complete, each supplier gets a performance evaluation. New local and international sources need developing as the business changes. All of this follows established company procedures, with reports prepared for management when required. A Bachelor's in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering is essential, and while 2 years in purchasing is preferred, strong fresh graduates will be considered.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Ensure all procurement activities follow established company procedures
- Review technical requirements from Engineering and Operations
- Prepare RFQ documents and send them to suppliers and vendors
- Evaluate quotations to select the supplier that best meets price, delivery and quality requirements
- Negotiate with suppliers and vendors for assigned products and services
- Execute supply contracts with selected suppliers
- Assess supplier and vendor performance after each completed PO
- Develop new local and international sources to meet changing business needs
- Compile procurement reports for management as required
Experience & skills
- Hold a Bachelor's in Engineering with a major in Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Industrial
- Bring 2 years of purchasing experience (preferred), with strong fresh graduates also considered
- Understand procurement methods and procedures in depth
- Apply very good analytical skills to quotations and supplier data
- Interpret technical requirements from engineering and operations teams
- Show the ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers
- Coordinate with Engineering and Operations throughout the purchasing cycle