Procurment Assistant (Beirut)

ROLE PURPOSE:   To ensure efficient, accountable, timely delivery of goods/services to program and operation teams; to collaborate with logistics team and perform duties as requested by the Procurement Officer. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   1. Procurement Ensure all procurements carried out are      best value for money, transparent, accountable, subject to fair      competition and have been carried out in line with the Country Logistics      Manual Ensure good procurement services are provided meeting agreed lead times and program needs Ensure all procurements are compliant with SCI procurement policy and donor procurement procedures and are authorized per SCI Lebanon Scheme of Delegation Ensure procurement documentation is complete and demonstrates accountability Perform any other duties as requested by the Procurement Officer 2. Market research Update supplier database with any      new suppliers encountered in the market 3. Relationship management Ensure/maintain      positive working relationships with SCI colleagues, both program and      logistics staff Manage supplier relations professionally,      impartially and ethically QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES   Essential Ability to manage time, stay organized, and track his/her own work Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic Highly computer literate, particularly with Excel  Strong sense of integrity Proactive and flexible problem-solver Ability to work independently under minimum      supervision Ability to stay calm and work effectively in tense      situations and under pressure, and in a multicultural environment Takes initiative to move outside the office and meet      suppliers Understanding and commitment to Save the Children      aims, values and principles   Desired Previous experience working for NGOs Previous experience of procurement