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About Averda
Averda is a leading global provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex waste challenges. Operating across multiple markets, we are committed to transforming waste into value while safeguarding the environment, supporting our communities, and driving operational excellence.
Overview
This role is responsible for leading procurement activities across multiple countries, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. The role manages supplier relationships, contracts, cost optimization initiatives, procurement governance, and team performance to support operational efficiency and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement for Averda's operations in selected markets from our Lebanon office.
- Own key operational spend categories: landfill, fuel, containers, disposal and recycling services, property rent, subcontractors and site consumables.
- Lead a team of procurement officers and runners on the ground.
- Ensure purchase orders are issued on time, compliantly and at the best commercial value while abiding with Averda’s Procurement policies.
- Run sourcing activities end to end and roll out supplier contracts across sites.
- Monitor spend, savings and supplier performance and report results to the Head of Supply Chain & Group Procurement.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies.
- Liaise with the Head of Procurement and Managing Director to ensure strategic objectives are implemented within the approved budget.
- Collaborate with Operations stakeholders to determine and implement sourcing and outsourcing strategies for the top spend categories, ensuring RFPs, contracts and agreements are placed in line with project requirements and client-specified terms and conditions.
- Address all direct and indirect spend across the responsible territory and drive cost optimization for all strategic categories.
- Drive the vendor prequalification process and implement post-award supplier performance management.
- Ensure early and coordinated engagement in demand planning with project owners to support strategic sourcing and key business priorities.
- Execute special project and mobilization procurement requirements for the responsible territory, where applicable.
- Assess, plan for and manage procurement risk to ensure reliable fulfilment at the lowest possible whole-life cost.
- Define staff objectives and conduct performance assessments of direct reports.
Experience
- 4-5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
- Experience coordinating or supervising a procurement team (advantageous)
- Experience working with GCC-based companies and within the waste management services sector is considered a plus
Qualification and Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
- Master's degree is a plus
- Negotiation, analytical and planning skills; ability to run tenders and evaluate bids commercially
- Communication Skills; fluent in English and Arabic
- Organized, proactive and comfortable coordinating a team
- Collaborative skills; work closely with operations, finance and site teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly MS Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle EBS is a plus).
If you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.
Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.
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