Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Structural Department: Procurement and Logistics Department

Working Conditions

• Employment documentation according to the Labor Code of the AR;
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri, 09:00-18:00;
• Lunch break: 13:00-14:00;
• Salary: 1700 AZN (NET);
• Workplace: Baku, Ziya Bunyadov Ave. 1965, "Chinar Park" Business Center

Responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, and managing procurement processes (Tender, RFQ, RFI, RFP, etc.) for goods, works, and services in accordance with the company's procurement procedures;
• Reviewing incoming purchase requisitions (PR) for technical specifications and document completeness, determining the appropriate procurement method;
• Conducting supplier research, identifying and evaluating new suppliers, and building a reliable supplier base;
• Obtaining commercial proposals from suppliers, preparing comparative analyses regarding price, quality, delivery time, payment terms, and other criteria, and conducting negotiations;
• Preparing Purchase Orders (PO), purchase contracts, and other documentation, organizing approvals, and managing procurement processes in the ERP system;
• Controlling order fulfillment, coordinating logistics and delivery processes, and ensuring timely delivery of goods according to requirements;
• Verifying and archiving invoices, waybills, material certificates, and other procurement documents, and coordinating payment processes with the finance department;
• Monitoring market prices, supply risks, and market trends, and providing proposals for alternative products, supply sources, and cost-saving opportunities;
• Promptly resolving issues related to delayed deliveries, quality non-conformities, and disputes with suppliers while protecting the company's interests;
• Preparing procurement activity reports, ensuring systematic accounting and archiving of procurement data, and working closely with internal users to ensure the continuity of procurement processes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Higher education in Economics, Procurement, or Finance;
• Over 3 years of work experience in the relevant field;
• English language (B1-B2 level);
• MS Office (excellent level), 1C program;
• CIPS certification is an asset;
• Knowledge of internal and external procurement processes;
• High communication skills, operational decision-making, and analytical thinking;
• Ability to work in a team.

Application: Candidates interested in the vacancy can send their CVs to Cv.hr@gesco.az with "Təchizat üzrə mütəxəssis" mentioned in the subject line.