Procurement Manager ( Beirut )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:   ROLE PURPOSE: The Procurement Manager has responsibility for the oversight and management of procurement within Lebanon, for a growing emergency and development programme. The post holder is responsible for effectively managing procurement staff and assets, ensuring effective and accountable logistics support to Save the Children emergency programmes in the country of operation.   He / She will support the Logistics Director on the best use of Save the Children’s resources.   The Procurement Manager will contribute to ensuring that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to the Sphere Charter, Save the Children Minimum Standards and Code of Conduct, SCI Global Policies and Guidelines, and will endeavour to implement sustainable systems and transfer knowledge and skills to existing staff.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Strategic management Translate SCI Global Policies into an effective, responsive logistics structure inLebanon Support and strengthen country office procedures and policies as necessary for the effective management of the procurement and assets. Coordinate all procurements with the field offices, in line with Save the Children guidelines. Ensure field logistics teams are provided relevant reports on a regular basis   Supply chain management Ensure all procurement is compliant with appropriate Save the Children and donor regulations.  Ensure international and national importation and transportation of freight by land, sea and air is in line with programme budgets and needs, and that the most cost effective and reliable means are used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects. Compile and analyze procurement trackers and reports Maintain a pipeline tracker up to date In collaboration with the Senior Logistics Manager, develop procurement strategies for the country Develop and maintain contract tracker Coordinate and launch national tenders in collaboration with field offices Asset Management   Ensure a centralised Asset Register is maintained, that all programme assets are logged, issued with unique asset numbers and ID cards, and are tracked throughout the country. Ensure proper follow up on asset disposal according to SCI and donors policies Ensure that physical inventories and reports are provided on a regular basis     Relationship management Liaise closely with the Finance Manager to ensure accountability, donor compliance, expenditure linked to proposals and grants, produce expenditure reports to assist the Finance team with forecasting, and manage logistic budgets in line with standard budget monitoring procedures. Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Creates a managerial environment to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a country wide/global scale Collaboration: Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters Values diversity and different people’s perspectives, able to work cross-culturally. Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Cuts away bureaucracy and encourages an entrepreneurial approach Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency, builds trust and confidence displays consistent excellent judgement   APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is: For External applicants on February  14th .                  The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks