Procurement Manager — Construction

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function for building and construction projects in Lebanon. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, managing supplier and subcontractor relationships, securing competitive commercial terms, and ensuring the timely availability of approved materials, equipment, and services.

This role requires a commercially strong and technically aware professional who understands construction specifications, project schedules, contracts, and supply-chain risk. The Procurement Manager will work closely with project management, engineering, quantity surveying, finance, site teams, and suppliers to support cost-effective and timely project delivery.

Position Detail
Information
Job Title
Procurement Manager — Construction
Location
Lebanon
Employment Type
Full-time
Department
Procurement / Commercial
Industry
Construction, contracting, fit-out, and building projects




Key Responsibilities

The Procurement Manager will establish and manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned projects, from procurement planning and sourcing through commercial negotiation, purchase-order issuance, delivery follow-up, and supplier-performance review. The role will ensure that purchasing activities comply with approved budgets, specifications, contractual obligations, and project schedules.

Key responsibilities include:

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Develop project procurement plans, material schedules, procurement trackers, and long-lead-item strategies in coordination with project and engineering teams.

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Source, prequalify, evaluate, and maintain a reliable network of local and international suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, and subcontractors.

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Lead competitive tendering, obtain and analyze quotations, prepare bid comparisons, and recommend the most commercially and technically suitable offers.

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Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, quality requirements, and contractual conditions with suppliers and subcontractors.

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Review purchase requisitions, specifications, bills of quantities, drawings, and material submittals to ensure procurement packages are accurate and complete.

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Issue, administer, and monitor purchase orders and supply agreements in accordance with delegated authority and company procedures.

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Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, site teams, and consultants to confirm approvals, delivery priorities, material quantities, and changing site requirements.

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Track suppliers’ production, logistics, delivery performance, and documentation; take early action to prevent supply delays from affecting project milestones.

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Monitor market conditions, price trends, currency exposure, availability, and supply-chain risks; identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.

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Manage procurement budgets, commitments, cost reports, savings registers, and cash-flow implications for the procurement scope.

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Resolve commercial disputes, delivery issues, material discrepancies, and supplier-performance concerns in a timely and professional manner.

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Maintain complete procurement records, including vendor evaluations, requests for quotation, bid analyses, approvals, purchase orders, delivery notes, warranties, and close-out documents.

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Ensure that all procured materials, equipment, and services meet approved technical specifications, quality standards, and applicable project requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Area
Requirement
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering


Minimum of 15 years of procurement experience within construction, contracting, MEP, fit-out, or major building projects; at least 5 years in a managerial or senior procurement role is preferred.
Construction Knowledge
Strong understanding of construction materials, equipment, subcontract packages, specifications, BOQs, drawings, and project procurement processes.
Commercial Skills
Proven ability to conduct tendering, bid analysis, commercial negotiation, cost comparison, supplier selection, and purchase-order management.
Local Market Knowledge
Familiarity with the Lebanese construction market, supplier base, import processes, logistics, and applicable commercial practices is preferred.
Software Skills
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and procurement or ERP systems. Knowledge of AutoCAD, document-control systems, or project-management software is an advantage.
Languages
Professional proficiency in English is required. Arabic is preferred; French is an advantage.




Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and commercially astute, with strong negotiation skills and sound professional judgment. They will be able to manage multiple procurement packages simultaneously, communicate clearly with technical and commercial stakeh