Procurement Specialist
vakansiya — 2024

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with key stakeholders in identifying business needs, building relationships and selling the features and benefits of early procurement involvement;
• Analyze the purchase request from the user departments and determine the appropriate method of procurement, Quotation, Tender and Request for Proposal;
• Develop detailed sourcing and category plans to maximize effectiveness and efficiency;
• Work with finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with forecasting and budgeting;
• Select the most suitable suppliers in terms of reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency;
• Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes;
• Follow up potential suppliers during preparation phase of tenders and guarantee necessary secrecy during tendering phase;
• Buy materials/services on behalf of the company and its projects, optimize costs, observe requested time limits and quality standards;
• Follow up any subsequent revisions of the order;
• Ensure the accurate completion of all procurement requests to include the proper documentation of materials and cost expenditures;
• Prepare Supply contracts/modification/termination with obtaining specific contract documents/certificates;
• Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business;
• Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice;
• Maintain positive working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met;

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred;
• 3-5 year work experience as a procurement specialist in the same area required;
• Good knowledge of SAP;
• Additional certification in the field of procurement desired;
• Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian and English ;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook);
• Strong knowledge of market conditions;
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building;
• Meeting Deadlines;

Working conditions:

• Location: Baku office;
• Work schedule: 5 days;
• Working hours: 09:00 – 18:00;
• Medical insurance;
• Salary: Will be determined according to the candidate’s knowledge and skills during the interview;

The applications should be submitted to: recruitment@azerfloat.az

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