Buyer
Key accountabilities:
• Coordinates the full cycle of procurement process and distribution of materials/services ensuring timely delivery and effective cost management.
• Performs price, lead time and other important negotiations with suppliers.
• Analyzes the requirements of the commodity, including preliminary specifications, preferred supplier, and date commodity is needed.
• Issues RFQ’s and purchase orders/contracts that comply with company and government regulations;
• Ensures delivery, price, and quality meet expectations.
• Reviews quality problems with engineering personnel and directs action required to correct defects.
• Investigates potential suppliers to determine if they meet the specified requirements – implements Supplier Pre-qualification procedures
• Conducts periodic and special surveys of supplier’s facilities and manufacturing processes to determine adequacy and capability of quality control and ability to comply with engineering and quality specifications.
• Prepares reports to the Procurement Manager, when required, regarding contractor/vendor/supplier capability and/or performance.
• May travel occasionally, primarily in the local area.
Required skills/experience:
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in a related field
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Azerbaijani, English and Russian languages.
• CIPS certification is preferable.
• Must be proficient in MS Office applications.
• Understanding of contract terminology, competitive bids, purchase orders, and vendor relationship management
• Able to thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment
Please send your CVs to [email protected].
Deadline for applications – June 15, 2019.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to the further stages of the recruitment process.