Procurement & Logistics Manager

Under the overall guidance of the General Manager, the incumbent of this post will be responsible for developing and implementing overall procurement strategies and activities for AF. This involves planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and control, and guidance to staff in the procurement unit. The incumbent of this post will also ensure the timely and cost effective delivery of goods and services for all customers. Major Responsibilities: Develops and maintains the strategic role of procurement in the provision of cost effective and efficient supply and service solutions that contribute to the achievement of broader section, division, and organizational objectives. Acts as principal adviser on procurement to units within FA Develops tools and guidelines to organize procurement activities. Ensures that risk assessments are undertaken as needed particularly for large value procurement in consultation with the General Manager. Secures compliance with Financial Rules & Regulations, General Terms & Conditions, and Auditor's recommendations/observations in all procurement activities. Is responsible for final clearance of all Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposal, Contracts, and Long Term Agreements (LTAs) related to contracting for goods and services. Directs negotiations with suppliers on major contracts. Undertakes procurement activities directly. Is responsible for development and implementation of the procurement division’s work plan. Analyses procurement related work processes, systems, and contract arrangements to continuously simplify, improve efficiency and reduce complexity. Develops and maintains the appropriate supplier performance management system, including processes and controls to ensure that records are kept updated, and results of supplier performance evaluations are monitored and the information is used to continuously improve sourcing and supplier relationship management. Responsible for long term commercial relationship with LTA suppliers, ensures that prices and rates are adhered to, and remain competitive over the lifetime of the contract and that suppliers achieve a high level of invoicing accuracy. Academic Qualification An advanced university degree (Master's) in Business Administration, Management, Economics, International Development, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Purchasing, Contract/Commercial Law or a directly-related technical field(s) is required. A valid professional certification (CSCP; SCCM; CPSM; SCMP; etc.) from an accredited supply management institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree. Professional Experience A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in supply, logistics, procurement, purchasing, contracting and/or other related technical fields is required. Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial post is required. Experience in report writing. Skills Spoken and written fluency in English and Arabic. (French is a plus) Excellent writing skills. Highly organized. Capacity to work in teams and flexibility to take on new tasks. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills. Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word and Excel. Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations. Strong oral and written communications skills. Others Able to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds. Strong organizational skills and attention to-detail. Knowledge of contextual diversity of various areas of Tripoli, Lebanon.