• Responsible for the direction and supervision of the entire procurement operation utilizing a staff of subordinates.
• Receives and reviews all procurement requests for completeness and identification of services/commodities required and established requirements.
• Determines priorities, develops work schedules, and assigns work to subordinates based upon available manpower and resources.
• Ensures the accurate completion of all procurement requests to include the proper documentation of materials and cost expenditures.
• Provides guidance to subordinates for maintaining and gathering various information from available resources.
• Carries on a close continuing relationship with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to remain current and keep abreast of market conditions, pricing, and availability as well as resolving procurement problems.
• Maintains familiarity with local and international market conditions and independently negotiates with officials at high levels of companies to obtain best pricing, discounts, and rapid service.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates on a mid-year and yearly basis.
• Drafts contract/modification/termination and other contract related documents, these actions include applying interpreting and advising local laws/practice when obtaining specific contract documents/certificates, such as; performance bonds, payment bonds and insurance.
• Finalizes contract language with Commercial Officer, assists in preparation of other contract related documents.
• Analyzes and resolves any of a wide variety of problems encountered through coordination with contractors/suppliers/requesting office/shipping office/receiving office and payment office.

What we offer

• Dynamic and creative environment
• Friendly team environment
• Competitive base salary and Medical Insurance
• Being part of a bigger PASHA Group
• Membership of “DəyərliSən” Pasha Loyalty Program and internal company discounts

Please send your CVs to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.
Note! Position is open for candidates possessing Azerbaijani citizenship only. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.

• Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills
• 5+ years of practical experience in vendor management, overseas and domestic sourcing, and procurement experience
• Strong market knowledge and experience in working across various functions, businesses and regions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts
• Excellent cognitive skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving;
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and project management skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision;
• Ability to analyze options, understand risks and make recommendations;
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and initiative

Personal qualities

• Ability to work in a team
• Strong communication, research and writing skills.
• Time management
• Negotiation skills
• Critical thinking and analytical skillset

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Language skills

• Azerbaijani, English and Russian languages are required