Procurement Manager

Client of hirelebanese

Manage all procurement activities of our company, and negotiate terms and conditions to ensure that the highest quality products are purchased at the best possible prices

Research and source profitable/premium suppliers, initiate and maintain profitable partnerships with them

Manage the RFP and bid process; solicit bids and quotes, prepare bid summaries, determine the best possible price for the desired items; and place orders for all equipment, material, and supplies according to standards/specifications set by department head

Build and develop good relationships with key suppliers to ensure best value for money and customer satisfaction with services provided

Ensure that a contract register is maintained

Review purchasing decisions, orders, and vendor contracts and ensure the filing and maintenance of all requisitions and purchase orders

Approve vendor bills for payment and forward to the accounting department

Manage all letters of credit (L/C) with vendors and follow-up with the accounting department to ensure proper delivery of documents

Work closely with divisions heads and shared services to ensure that all necessary products, equipment, supplies and materials are received

Discuss defective or unacceptable new goods or services with users, vendors and others to determine cause of problem and take corrective/preventative action

Work with the Ministry of Oil and IRI to secure certifications for tanks

Ensure daily coordination between the procurement department and other departments by collecting invoices and expenses reports.

Keep abreast of changing industry trends: develop and implement policies and procedures to increase efficiency and boost the value proposition of the procurement department

Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Prepare a variety of routine and special reports as required

Set procurement savings targets each year in conjunction with GL executive committee and monitor delivery against targets

Support, challenge and coach team members to achieve organizational, departmental and individual goals while facilitating the development of their skills and expertise