• Prepare tender documents (RFQs, RFPs) in line with category strategies and procurement plans;
• Coordinate the tendering process, including communication with suppliers, bid collection, and initial bid evaluation;
• Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and in full compliance with SOCAR procurement policies;
• Collect and analyze procurement data to support spend analysis, supplier performance reviews, and category strategy development;
• Identify operational bottlenecks and propose practical improvements to enhance process efficiency and transparency;
• Work closely with Category Managers, technical departments, finance teams, and legal teams to ensure category plans align with business requirements;
• Assist Category Managers in developing and updating category strategies, conducting market research, and identifying new sourcing opportunities;
• Gather input from internal stakeholders on category needs, specifications, and risks to feed into category plans.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, economics or related category fields;
• 4-5 years in procurement within the relevant category (Oil & Gas sector experience preferred);
• Knowledge of local and international supplier markets within the relevant category;
• Ability to support procurement transformation projects, such as optimization;
• Experience in sourcing, planning, running competitive tenders, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance;
• Have a good understanding of the assigned category, including key products, suppliers, services in that area;
• Know how to prepare and maintain record, ensuring all procurement decisions well-documented;
• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification (or trained) preferred;
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems, other procurement analytics tools, as well as e-sourcing tools;
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and English (Russian preferred);
• Proficiency in MS Suite.

Skills

• Procurement Execution and process management;
• Market and supplier research;
• Tender and bid Management;
• Data analysis and reporting;
• Communication & Negotiation;
• Attention to details;
• Time management & prioritization;
• Collaboration & Teamwork;
• Adaptability and continuous learning.