PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Main responsibilities:

• Develops a centralized procurement program that will add value and efficiency to the organization;
• Discovers profitable suppliers and initiates procurement partnerships;
• Performs risk management for supply contracts and agreements;
• Controls spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs;
• Implements procurement strategies to maintain security of supply and optimum value for money;
• Conducts business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost down and improvement opportunities;
• Designs, develops, implements, updates and aligns group wide procurement policy, procedures and guidelines;
• Develops key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business;
• Provides periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.

Main requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience (at least 3 years of Supervisory experience)
• Experience and knowledge in agriculture procurement is desired
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge of procurement operations (contract management, biding and tendering, logistics (international, custom clearance))
• Advanced skills in procurement analytics and planning
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and in short deadlines
• Ability to work in a team and team management skills
• Fluency in Azerbaijani, English and Russian languages
• Professional qualification is an advantage
• Proficient user of MS Office and 1C

To apply for the vacancy kindly ask you to send the resume to hr@mirlex.az with subject line “Procurement manager”