Senior Buyer | Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
Handymen - Working specialties
Experience:
Senior Buyer & Supply Chain Specialist with more than 20 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, demand forecasting, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and international logistics. Extensive experience in duty-free retail operations, managing global suppliers, negotiating contracts, monitoring stock levels, planning replenishment, coordinating shipments, and ensuring product availability while optimizing inventory performance.
Education:
MBA, Syrian Virtual University (2022)
Bachelor of Commerce and Economics (Accounting), Tishreen University
Additional knowledge in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Procurement, Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Principles, and Business Administration.
Skills:
Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation
Demand Forecasting
Inventory Management
Stock Control
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Coordination
International Procurement
ERP Systems (Navision)
Advanced Excel
Inventory Optimization
Vendor Evaluation
Purchase Planning
Cost Control
Category Management
Import & Export Operations
Team Coordination
Reporting & Analysis
Language skills:
Arabic
English
Additionally:
Available for immediate joining.
Transferable Visa 18 (Kuwait).
Currently based in Kuwait.
Fluent Arabic and good English communication skills.
Experienced in managing international suppliers, retail inventory, demand planning, and supply chain operations across multiple product categories including tobacco, beverages, FMCG products, and duty-free retail.