Position summary

A Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing the procurement process within an organization. This role involves identifying and sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effective purchasing, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. The Procurement Specialist is also tasked with ensuring that products and services are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and comply with organizational requirements. Additionally, they monitor market trends, evaluate supplier performance, and work to optimize procurement strategies to improve overall efficiency and cost savings.
Responsibilities

• Accepts and executes procurement requests as per company's procedures
• Market analysis, research of required materials in local and foreign markets
• Provides company with required fertilizers, pesticides, materials, raw materials and equipment
• Checks the quality of the purchased products
• Considers potential quality problems together with the requestor and takes necessary measures to correct defects
• Maintains the submission of quality certificates for relevant goods
• Conducts business correspondence and negotiations with suppliers
• Maintains price research, RFQ and tenders in accordance with the company's procedures
• Develops and implements programs to reduce the cost of purchasing goods and services
• Investigates potential suppliers to determine, if they meet the specified

Requirements

• Excellent negotiation, customer service and consulting skills
• Minimum 3 year working experience in a clerical setting or in purchasing
• 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
• Skills in mathematics, finance or accounting.
• Deep understanding and professional experience with Purchasing Contracts

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 supply management, or high school diploma

Language skills

• Fluency in Azerbaijani, Russian and English

What we offer

• Dynamic and creative environment
• Friendly team environment
• Competitive salary and Medical Insurance
• Being part of a bigger PASHA Group

Note! 

• Position is open for candidates possessing Azerbaijani citizenship only. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.

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