Amaken is seeking to hire a Technology Buyer to join a fast-growing technology and engineering company based in Kab Elias, Lebanon.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and efficient procurement of technology products, including servers, networking equipment, software licenses, peripherals, and components.
The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, coordinate logistics, and oversee procurement-related financial processes from end to end.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sourcing & Pricing
• Research, identify, and evaluate reliable suppliers and vendors for technology products, including hardware, software, and electronic components.
• Conduct market research and price benchmarking to ensure competitive procurement strategies.
• Obtain, compare, and analyze quotations from multiple suppliers to support best-value purchasing decisions.
• Maintain and regularly update pricing databases for frequently purchased technology products.
• Monitor market trends, product availability, and pricing fluctuations within the technology sector.
2. Supplier Negotiation & Commercial Management
• Lead negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and after-sales support.
• Establish and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships to achieve ongoing commercial benefits.
• Renegotiate contracts and commercial agreements periodically in line with market conditions and business requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and contractual obligations.
3. Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for domestic and international shipments, including freight arrangements, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Track purchase orders and delivery schedules, proactively resolving delays, discrepancies, or supply chain issues.
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Oversee shipment documentation, packaging, labeling, and compliance requirements for cross-border technology products.
4. Financial Coordination & Invoice Management
• Manage purchase order (PO) creation, invoice verification, and approval processes accurately and efficiently.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to ensure timely supplier payments in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and supplier account balances, following up on overdue payments when necessary.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies promptly.
5. Supplier & Vendor Management
• Conduct supplier onboarding, qualification, and due diligence processes.
• Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), including delivery timelines, product quality, pricing compliance, and service levels.
• Maintain and regularly update the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supplier management processes.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Information Technology, or a related field.
2–4 years of experience in procurement or buying, preferably within the technology, IT hardware, or electronics industry.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of supply chain operations, logistics, and international shipping procedures.
• Experience working with ERP systems and procurement software is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail