Procurement Officer/Readvertised

Tasks and responsibilities
• Receives material requests from project managers or project administrators.
• Formulates requests for quotations, evaluates them and transmits them to the person in charge for approval
• Process local purchase orders and submit them for approval.
• Check suppliers to ensure delivery of ordered material on time.
• Elaborates and updates the supplier database.
• Follows COOPI and donor procedures on goods and logistics.
• Manages the periodic verification of payments.
• At the end of the project, he/she guarantees the closure of contracts, the management of goods and inventories, reporting promptly to his/her manager.
• Is responsible for the procurement, storage and distribution of the various materials for the project.
• Guarantees an adequate and sufficient level of information with the project management staff.
• Participate in missions across the country on demand
• Assists the Project Administrator in the supervision and monitoring of all administrative aspects of the programs.

REQUIREMENTS
• Undergraduate or postgraduate education in development economics, management engineering, social science, political science or other relevant fields, or equivalent training;
• At least 3 years of experience in the humanitarian and purchasing management sector (preferable in Lebanon);
• Knowledge of the humanitarian system, of the procedures of the main donors and of the country;
• Previous work experience in the Lebanese humanitarian context, possibly in the same position;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Required knowledge of the mother tongue of Arabic. Good knowledge of English.
• Ability in the use of standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point);
• Excellent listening, negotiation and communication skills;
• Interest and motivation to work in an NGO respecting its values and principles