Procurement Officer (x2)

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is hiring two Procurement Officers in Beirut, reporting to the Senior Procurement Officer and working under their supervision. The role is based in Beirut with travel to IRC Lebanon program field sites as required, and sits within the Supply Chain function, responsible for the integrity of the procurement system and for procuring program supplies, services and equipment quickly while keeping audit-compliant records.

Key responsibilities

• Provide procurement services for IRC Lebanon and implement and maintain its procurement policies and procedures, in line with IRC Lebanon and donor-specific policies.
• Attend procurement committee meetings and coordinate with Finance, Admin and program departments for integrated internal controls, timely vendor payments and complete documentation.
• Generate bid analyses, purchase orders and payment requests, and keep suppliers informed of order and delivery timelines.
• Maintain supplier information, train procurement and program staff, and advise the Senior Procurement Manager on procurement issues.
• Take part in the MSA/MPA procedure, manage the sourcing strategy, evaluate partners' capabilities and monitor their procurement processes.
• Process purchase requests in the IRC ERP system (Integra), update the partners tracker weekly, and produce routine purchase status reports.
• Follow up donor requirements and close grant requests (purchase initiation forms, purchase requests and purchase orders).
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and compare contractor pricing against engineer's estimates and market rates.

Required profile

• Three years of work experience in procurement and in construction.
• Fluency in Arabic is required; good spoken and written English is expected.
• INGO experience is preferred, as is familiarity with major donors and local regulations.
• Positive, professional attitude, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and work under pressure, including overtime.

Required skills

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of construction and rehabilitation works (civil, architectural, MEP, finishing) and construction material specifications and quality requirements.
• Ability to review, prepare and analyze BOQs.