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.