Job Description

Our company is currently looking for a “Procurement Specialist” to work under the following conditions:

Work Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
Type of Assignment: Contract
Contract Duration: Permanent
Work Schedule: 5 days a week based on 8 hours per day.
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 900-1200 azn

Job Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers.
• Liaising with internal project teams and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Evaluating products and suppliers according to key business criteria.
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and agreements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and resolving issues and concerns.
• Inspecting and evaluating the quality of purchased items and resolving shortcomings.
• Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Negotiates with contractors on price, mode of shipping, and delivery time.
• Checks invoices for accuracy and authorizes the accounts payable department to issue payment.
• Evaluates the performance of certain vendors in order to decide whether or not to continue buying from them

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role. (Oil and Gas sector is preferable)
• Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.
• Additional certification in the field of procurement desired
• Strong knowledge of the industry and market conditions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and rapport building
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and English languages (both verbal and written).

Note:

Please, indicate position name ( “Procurement specialist” ) in the subject line of your mails

E-mail: f.ismayilova@pdlworld.com

2+ years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar role. (Oil and Gas sector is preferable)