Procurement Officer

Carry the responsibility for the integrity of organization’s procurement system. The procurement officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization is able to rapidly procure supplies, services and, equipment whilst ensuring best practices and maintaining audit-compliant records.   Key Responsibilities:   Implement and maintain the organization's procurement policies and procedures Manage procurement function to ensure peak performance that includes high ethical standards, excellent teamwork, and overall efficiency in line with the organization’s procurement policies, processes, and quality standards Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with donor-specific policies Coordinate with Finance, Admin and Projects to ensure integrated internal controls, timely payment of vendors and full, auditable support documentation Ensure that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained Perform routine communication, coordination, and planning with the relevant requesting staff / programs regarding the order and delivery of supplies. Ensure that all supplies, services, and equipment required are delivered on time Establish and maintain ethical and professional working relationships with suppliers Ensure sound internal controls and segregation of duties in the procurement process Maintain supplier information for regularly purchased items and be informed of current local market conditions Facilitate bids and proposals evaluation sessions Additional Responsibilities:   Implement and manage the organization’s Assets Management System with the support of the Finance Department Act as an ambassador to the organization  Support other team members on projects when needed Participate in organization-related events and networking opportunities when called upon  Advise and assist entrepreneurs within the scope of your expertise and capacities  Assist in tasks required from you by the organization About the Employer: Berytech: Founded in 2001 and being the first in the region to receive EU accreditation as a Business Innovation Center, Berytech currently manages 3 business development centers (located in Mathaf, Beirut Digital District & Mar Roukoz), in addition to one technology fund and a media cluster and is still growing, playing a major role in the economic revival of Lebanon, while organizing pioneering programs, activities and initiatives for entrepreneurs. To date, Berytech housed a repertoire of more than 200 entities, assisted more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in the several outreach programs, disbursed more than 500k$ in grants to startups, and invested 6M$ in Lebanese technology companies, and was the first in the region to receive the EU accreditation as a Business Innovation Center (BIC), opening up access to its companies to international networks.