Junior Procurement Specialist

Job responsibilities: Identify and qualify potential new suppliers to expand the supplier base. Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions. Contact suppliers to clarify technical specifications. Negotiate key terms with suppliers, including price, quality, delivery timelines, expectations, and technical requirements. Prepare proposals, meet deadlines, request quotes, and negotiate purchase terms and conditions. Conduct procurement of goods and services in alignment with company policies and procedures. Create purchase orders for all supply requests and orders. Review planned orders, generate requisitions for purchased items, and manage the approval process. Transmit and prioritize approved purchase orders and supporting documents to suppliers. Track orders, confirm system lead times, delivery dates, and costs, and maintain purchase orders until they are finalized. Contribute to consolidating, reducing, and rationalizing the supplier base. Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. Required Background, Skills and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role (experience in the Energy sector is preferred). Fluency in Azeri, English, and Russian. Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook). Strong understanding of industry and market conditions. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Conditions: Schedule: Full-time work, Monday-Friday, 09:00-18:00. Medical Insurance; A corporate mobile number; Salary: Negotiable Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV`s with the subject Procurement Specialist*”** to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.