Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Conduct market research and maintain supplier databases, including the Pre-Qualified Vendor List (PQVL).
• Evaluate suppliers by reviewing technical, commercial, HSE, and financial documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to stay informed on market conditions, pricing, and availability.

Tendering and Bid Processing

• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and Invitations to Tender, and obtain competitive price offers from approved vendors. 
• Review and analyze tender drawings, specifications, schedules, and commercial terms.
• Prepare price comparisons and commercial bid analysis sheets.

Procurement Operations & Logistics

• Manage local and international procurement and supply chain activities from requisition to delivery.
• Review procurement requests to ensure and advise completeness, accuracy, and compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Convert approved requisitions into purchase orders and ensure accuracy of PO terms and conditions.
• Monitor outstanding purchase orders, deliveries, shipments, and logistics, including customs clearance documentation.
• Track order status, expedite deliveries, and report delays or issues.
• Verify supplier invoices against PO terms, delivery documents, and quality reports.
• Ensure goods and services meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements, coordinate with engineering to resolve quality issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve procurement-related issues.

 Contracts Management and Compliance

• Prepare and manage supply contracts, amendments, and terminations with required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procurement procedures.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain.
• Experience in construction, or project-driven environments and international trade, import/export procedures, and contract management is highly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools.
• Good understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding construction methods, materials, and safety regulations specific to constrution projects.

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective negotiation, communication, and organizational and time-management skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Skills to plan, delegate, and evaluate progress toward project goals.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in Azerbaijani and good command English is required.
• Proficiency in Russian is an advantage.