Job Summary

We are recruiting a Procurement Officer for a well-established manufacturing company in Lebanon.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing procurement activities, negotiating commercial terms with local and international suppliers, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services in accordance with quality standards and business requirements.

The role involves supplier sourcing and evaluation, market analysis, purchase order management, contract negotiations, and close coordination with internal departments to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select local and international suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and business requirements.
• Negotiate prices, contractual terms, quality standards, and delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and regularly evaluate their performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimize purchasing costs and improve procurement efficiency.
• Collect and analyze purchasing requirements from internal departments, including quantities, specifications, and service levels.
  
• Execute purchase orders through the company's ERP system and follow up with suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with purchasing plans, budgets, and internal procedures.
• Coordinate shipment arrangements and monitor deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods and services.
• Resolve procurement-related issues in coordination with suppliers and relevant departments.
• Support the effectiveness of the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, quotations, supplier offers, catalogues, and ISO documentation.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Safety, Accounting, IT, and other departments to understand and fulfill procurement requirements.
• Provide regular updates on purchasing activities, supplier performance, and delivery schedules.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in procurement, purchasing, or a related function.
• Proven ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage commercial purchasing terms.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using ERP systems.
• Good command of English; French is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements and meet deadlines.
• Good understanding of procurement procedures, supplier evaluation, and quality standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers.