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;
Namizədə tələblər
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;