Responsibilities

• Execute procurement strategies, policies, and procedures 
• Manage procurement activities for assigned projects and operational scopes in line with approved budgets, schedules, and procurement plans.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Lead tendering processes (RFQ/RFP), including preparation, coordination, evaluation, and award implementation.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and contractors within delegated authority limits.
• Administer procurement contracts, including variations, claims coordination, and close-out activities.
• Manage supplier onboarding, performance monitoring, and compliance with contractual and procedural requirements.
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices and monitor KPIs as defined by the department.
• Address supplier performance issues, delivery risks, and commercial disputes, escalating where required.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, project management, supply chain, finance, legal, and end-user departments.
• Participate in progress and coordination meetings with contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure procurement activities remain aligned with project execution schedules and technical requirements.
• Manage procurement change requests impacting cost, schedule, or scope in accordance with approved change management procedures.
• Identify procurement risks and implement mitigation actions in coordination with the Head of Procurement.
• Lead logistics, transportation, customs clearance, and delivery tracking for local and international shipments.
• Prepare procurement progress reports, tender status updates, and risk summaries for management review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, including experience managing tenders and contracts in EPC, construction, or industrial projects.
• Proven experience in operational procurement (project or category level).
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, contract administration, and supplier management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and e-procurement systems.
• Knowledge of INCOTERMS, logistics interfaces, and procurement compliance requirements.
• Experience working in multi-national and multi-cultural project environments.
• Excellent English and Azerbaijani; Russian is an advantage.
• Professional certifications (CIPS or equivalent) are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and negotiation skills within defined authority levels.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement packages and competing priorities.
• High attention to detail, compliance, and documentation quality.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Flexible, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset in fast-paced EPC environments.

Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the Apply for job button.