Role Synopsis:

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the sourcing, negotiation, and procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for production operations. This role ensures timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of goods while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Providing support to Procurement Department on day-to-day activities;
• Dealing with STP Advanced Technologies consolidated procurement requirements, being a single point of contact for all Ongoing liaison with Originators on a subject matter and Contract postaward management requirements as and when needed;
• Administrating of procurement platform and consulting endusers on ongoing activities;
• Ensuring timely and high-quality procurement of raw materials, components, and spare parts required for production processes;
• Conducting market research and supplier evaluation in both local and international markets, including price comparison and analysis;
• Placing purchase orders, monitoring supply processes, and ensuring on-time delivery;
• Collaborating closely with the production department to accurately identify and plan procurement needs;
• Negotiating with suppliers, preparing and managing contracts;
• Preparing procurement documents and accurately entering data into the ERP system;
• Managing daily, monthly, and quarterly reports;
• Analyzing and evaluating procurement-related issues and coordinating with the line manager;
• Preparing technical specifications and terms & conditions for the procurement of goods, services, and professional services with support from subject matter experts;
• Managing the pre-qualification process for new suppliers;
• Developing mechanisms and metrics to monitor supplier performance in terms of delivery, quality, and cost.

Required background:

• Higher education (in technical, economics, engineering, or other related fields);
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing or industrial company.

Required skills:

• Strong command of English and Russian (written and spoken) – essential for technical documentation and communication.
• Interest in working within a highly regulated and sensitive sector 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning and development
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is preferred;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to gain continuous experience from local and foreign experts
• A dynamic and challenging work environment 
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive and professional team collaboration

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button with the subject line “Procrument Specialist”. Only applications with the name of the vacancy in the subject area will be considered.