Job Title: Odoo Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Odoo Developer with 3-5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Odoo development, customization, and implementation. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining Odoo applications, integrating third-party services, and providing technical support to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement Odoo modules and applications based on business requirements.
• Customize existing Odoo modules to meet specific client needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements.
• Integrate Odoo with third-party applications and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Odoo applications and databases.
• Conduct testing and debugging of Odoo modules to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Stay updated with the latest Odoo features and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Odoo development and customization.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, XML, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Odoo framework and its various modules (Sales, CRM, Inventory, Accounting, etc.).
• Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, AJAX).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Odoo certification is a plus.
• Experience with Odoo.sh and Odoo Enterprise.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• [Insert any additional perks or benefits your company offers, such as remote work options, flexible hours, etc.]

Location: Lebanon

Company: STE (Ste. Jean-Claude Yared)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

STE (Ste. Jean-Claude Yared) is a well-established engineering and trading company specialized in the import and distribution of mechanical products, including steel pipes, fittings, valves, and pumps. We proudly serve essential sectors such as oil & gas, industry, construction, and infrastructure development.

After a one-year strategic pause, STE is restarting its activities with a renewed vision and aggressive market re-entry plan, focusing on Lebanon, the Levant, and Iraq. With a legacy built on technical excellence and customer trust, we are positioning ourselves as a go-to partner for contractors, consultants, EPCs, and industrial clients. This is a unique opportunity to join the leadership team and shape the future of the company during this exciting phase of transformation.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Assistant General Manager with a background in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, ideally complemented by an MBA and PMP certification. This role is designed for a strategic leader who will spearhead business development, drive operational performance, and lead cross-functional teams with a focus on developing our presence in Lebanon, the Levant, and Iraq.

Key Responsibilities

Market Development

• Lead the expansion strategy in Levant and Iraq, identifying key growth opportunities.
• Develop and grow sales in channels such as industries, oil & gas, construction, and retailers of mechanical/construction products.
• Build and maintain relationships with EPC contractors, specifiers, and design firms to drive spec-in opportunities and project wins.

Business & Operations Management

• Oversee the company’s inventory-based operations, ensuring high availability, optimized stock levels, and accurate planning.
• Contribute to P&L oversight, budgeting, and performance forecasting.
• Manage supplier and logistics relations in alignment with business goals.

Sales & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support to sales teams, attend client meetings, and help close high-value deals.
• Lead the preparation and follow-up of technical offers, RFQs, and tenders.
• Ensure alignment between sales objectives and operational capacity.

Team & Process Optimization

• Supervise, coach, and build high-performing teams across departments.
• Implement project management best practices (PMP standards), ensure proper planning, reporting, and performance tracking.
• Define and monitor KPIs, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• MBA and PMP Certification strongly preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience, including senior roles in trading, industrial, or engineering firms.
• Solid background in managing businesses with inventory and technical product lines.
• Proven experience in the specification process, working with design offices and EPC contractors is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of mechanical products (pipes, fittings, pumps, valves) is highly valued.
• Regional experience and understanding of markets in Lebanon, Iraq, and the Levant.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and market development.
• Technical-commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Odoo) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (French is a plus).

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the relaunch and growth of a respected brand in the region.
• Strategic leadership role with direct access to the CEO.
• Dynamic work environment and a performance-based culture.
• Competitive compensation, including fixed salary, variable bonus, and growth incentives.

Job Title: Technical Support Engineer – Tubular & Metallurgy Specialist

Primary Mission:

Support the sales and procurement teams by analyzing customer RFQs, interpreting technical specifications, and mapping or substituting them accurately with products from the internal database.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer RFQs (Request for Quotations) and technical specifications.
• Match requested products (pipes, tubes, fittings, etc.) to internal stock or supplier catalogues.
• Suggest alternative grades, standards, and specs when needed, based on equivalency tables (ASTM/EN/DIN/API standards).
• Collaborate with the sales team to prepare technically compliant offers.
• Maintain and continuously enrich the internal product database with cross-references and technical notes.
• Propose upselling or optimization opportunities (e.g., improved grades, faster delivery options).

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of tubular products:
  • Seamless/ERW Pipes (Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, etc.)
  • Fittings (elbows, tees, reducers, flanges, etc.)
• Solid understanding of material standards and metallurgy:
  • ASTM, API, EN, DIN, ISO
  • Knowledge of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, heat treatments.
• Ability to read technical drawings, MTCs (Mill Test Certificates), and datasheets.
• Familiar with specifications mapping (e.g., mapping ASTM A335 P22 to an internal database item).
• Understanding of coatings, threading, end finishes is a plus.

Profile:

• Background: Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years in piping supply, EPC project support, technical sales support, or quality inspection (preferably in oil & gas, energy, or construction sectors).
• Tools:
  • Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (Odoo a plus), basic CRM handling.
  • Comfortable working with databases and technical catalogs.

Bonus if they have:

• Experience with large stockists or traders (Marubeni-Itochu, Van Leeuwen, Tenaris, Vallourec, etc.).
• Knowledge of product substitution rules 
• Basic sales sensitivity- understanding when technical deviation is acceptable.

Ideal personality:

• Very detail-oriented (error in material matching = major risk).
• Proactive (suggesting better solutions, not just matching passively).
• Technical but commercial awareness: understanding both quality and delivery imperatives.

Job Title: Buyer (Central Procurement – Remote)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to JC Yared sites)

Reports to: Procurement Team Lead

Company: JC Yared SA (servicing intercompany)

Type: Full-time | Permanent | Remote

Role Summary

We are looking for a sharp, driven, and detail-oriented Buyer to join our Central Procurement Team. Operating remotely, you will execute end-to-end purchasing operations across direct (engineering and industrial products) and indirect (services and operational support) categories. You’ll play a vital role in implementing category management strategies, supporting supplier performance, and contributing to cost reduction and procurement excellence across all JC Yared business units.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Convert approved purchase requisitions into Purchase Orders in Odoo ERP.
• Source vendors locally and internationally, aligning with price, quality, and lead time targets.
• Manage RFQs/RFPs across categories and support bid analysis with internal stakeholders.

🔹 Supplier & Contract Management

• Assist in supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with vetting procedures.
• Maintain and update vendor databases, manage lead times and delivery schedules.
• Follow up on order fulfillment, GRNs, and support resolution of disputes or delays.
• Support contract enforcement for preferred supplier agreements and long-term deals.

🔹 Category Management & Spend Analysis

• Support category managers in developing and executing sourcing strategies.
• Perform regular spend analysis per product category, region, and supplier.
• Assist in supplier segmentation, risk analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Help identify bundling opportunities across business units to maximize economies of scale.

🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with warehouse, engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with operational needs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with updated supplier data and pricing insights.
• Ensure timely communication of procurement risks, stock-outs, or delays to relevant teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a buyer, procurement, or sourcing role (preferably in industrial, engineering, or construction sectors).
• Proficient in ERP systems – experience in Odoo is a strong advantage.
• Strong grasp of Category Management principles, including:
  • Spend segmentation and analysis
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Supplier performance tracking
  • Sourcing pipeline management
  • Category strategy execution
• Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets for procurement dashboards and tracking tools.
• Analytical mindset with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently in a remote-first environment with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in English and French; Arabic is a plus.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs processes, and international supplier relations.
• Exposure to sourcing across multiple African and Middle Eastern countries.
• Familiarity with inventory planning and procurement KPIs.

What We Offer

• Fully remote working setup with flexible hours.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• High-impact role with cross-border exposure.
• Opportunities for growth in a fast-scaling regional group.
• Access to training, ERP tools, and procurement innovation initiatives.

🧭 We're Hiring: Group HR Business Partner

📍 Location: Remote

🏢 Company: JCYARED SA – Overseeing operations across Africa, Lebanon, and Europe

📊 Scope: Group-wide (STE, JC Yared CI, YLO & more)

🚀 About Us

JCYARED SA is a fast-growing industrial group operating at the intersection of engineering products, oil & gas, logistics, and infrastructure. With subsidiaries in multiple countries and a culture of speed and innovation, we're scaling rapidly and digitizing operations group-wide.

To support this journey, we’re looking for a Group HR Business Partner – someone who can translate business goals into people strategy, support leadership, and build HR systems that drive performance and engagement.

🎯 What You’ll Do

🔍 HR Strategy & Advisory

• Act as a trusted HR partner to the CEO and leadership teams across entities.
• Align HR practices with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Advise on workforce planning, team structure, and role clarity.

📈 Performance & Talent Development

• Lead implementation of a group-wide performance management framework.
• Create digital scorecards and dashboards for KPIs per role and department.
• Launch gamified systems (leaderboards, badges, rewards) to increase motivation.
• Guide performance review cycles, individual development plans, and feedback systems.

💸 Compensation Support & HR Ops

• Help design and administer fair, KPI-linked compensation structures.
• Coordinate with finance on salary reviews, bonuses, and compliance.
• Support payroll and HR operations across subsidiaries using Odoo v17 or similar tools.

🤝 Culture & Engagement

• Promote a strong, values-driven culture with a focus on accountability and collaboration.
• Support onboarding, team rituals, and internal communication.
• Foster diversity, inclusion, and retention across markets.

⚙️ Systems & Tools

• Digitize HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance tracking.
• Ensure adoption of Odoo HR modules and maintain clean, actionable HR data.

📊 Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly HR reports and KPIs for the CEO and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and internal policies in each operating country.

👤 You Are

• A strategic HR thinker with a hands-on mindset.
• Highly organized, structured, and data-driven.
• Tech-savvy – you enjoy working with systems, tools, and automating processes.
• Discreet, reliable, and culturally adaptable.
• A builder – excited to help shape the HR function in a scaling environment.

📌 Requirements

• 5+ years in HR, with experience in performance, compensation, or HR operations.
• Strong grasp of performance management and KPI frameworks.
• Experience with HR tools like Odoo, SAP, or equivalent.
• Bonus: Experience in a multi-country company or in industrial sectors.

✨ What We Offer

• A strategic role with visibility across the group.
• Opportunity to shape and scale modern HR systems from the ground up.
• Entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
• Competitive package with performance-linked bonuses.