F&B and FMCG Procurement Specialist

About the role

A full-time, on-site Procurement Specialist is needed in Beirut, covering end-to-end procurement for food and beverage (F&B) and FMCG goods. The specialist prepares and processes purchase orders, coordinates with internal teams on requirements, evaluates and selects suppliers, and ensures timely delivery of goods and services.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and select suppliers, conduct market research and maintain vendor records
• Prepare and process purchase orders and coordinate with internal teams on requirements
• Take part in contract negotiation, monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Analyze spend data, identify cost optimization opportunities and support procurement best practices and tools

Required profile

• Strong procurement and purchasing experience, including hands-on work with purchase orders and vendor management
• Demonstrated supplier evaluation, supplier relationship management and vendor performance monitoring
• Contract negotiation skills and basic knowledge of contractual terms, pricing structures and service-level agreements
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related field
• Ability to work on-site in Beirut, collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• English communication; Arabic and/or French is an advantage
• Prior experience in a procurement agency, F&B sector, consulting firm or similar is a plus

Required skills

• Experience with procurement or ERP systems
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Analytical skills: interpreting data, comparing supplier offers and spotting cost-saving opportunities