Procurement Officer

About the role

The Red Cross in Lebanon is hiring a full-time Procurement Officer. The role covers the end-to-end management of procurement processes, from purchase requests and tendering to supplier management, reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review and register purchase requests, RFQs, RFPs, tenders and other procurement requests, checking compliance with procedures, budgets and thresholds
• Advise requesting sectors on the right procurement method and prepare comparative tables, evaluation documents, bid opening records and award recommendations
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders, contracts and Framework Agreements
• Manage RFQs, RFPs and tenders from initiation to award, coordinate bid opening, evaluation and documentation, and prepare comparative analyses and award recommendations
• Support technical and financial evaluations with evaluation committees and ensure fair treatment of bidders
• Manage supplier communication, support supplier identification and market research, review supplier registration and due diligence, and monitor supplier performance
• Maintain procurement trackers, databases and regular status reports, and provide data for donor reporting, audits and internal controls
• Keep procurement files complete and compliant with policies, donor requirements and filing structures, and escalate compliance risks and conflicts of interest
• Support market research, procurement tools and templates, meetings, emergency procurement and other duties assigned by the Procurement Director or Deputy Director

Required profile

• Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics or a related field
• Experience managing RFQs, RFPs, tenders, supplier selection and procurement processes
• Knowledge of procurement principles, procedures and internal controls
• Preferred: experience in similar volunteer-based or humanitarian organizations

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• ERP or procurement management system experience is an advantage
• Analytical, organizational and document-management skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, integrity and confidentiality