•Interact with end users in identifying business needs, building relationships with Suppliers, Vendors,Manufacturers.
•Perform sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers both in local and internationalmarket
•Assist Vendor Coordinator in vendor selection, management and performance.
•Create documentations such as RFQ, RFP etc. necessary for the acquisition of materials and services as wellas manage execution of all mentioned documentations Complete tender documents/bids summary andquotation.
•Lead and monitor bidding projects in compliance to existing tender/bidding procedure. Be responsible forPR/PO full life cycle management, maintain contract list and archive the original and electronic documents ofthe PR, PO, Contract & AOA, etc., file documents, ensure easy and convenient reference.
•Negotiate highest quality and best value terms with suppliers, based on cost analysis and volume planning.
•Negotiate with vendors mode of shipping, and delivery time.
•Prepare & get approved additional documents such as Commercial bid evaluation, Final Protocols, and otherdocuments relate to tender/bidding process
•Analyze Sole/Single Source Procurement Justification (SSPJ) forms, do market research and inform the EndUser about the market research results, approve/reject SSPJ form
•Assist Vendors with provision of template AOA of SOCAR Polymer.
•Request contract templates by categories from Legal Department of SOCAR Polymer. Complete all theactions necessary for finalizing a contract by soliciting, evaluating, negotiating, and following up withsuppliers as per business unit requirements.
•Manage changes (new) and re-negotiate (renewal + extension) contracts and enter into direct negotiationswith the vendors both in local and international market to deliver changes to existing contract documents.
•Prepare & Place Purchase Orders/agreements on materials, equipment, services and works based on system generated MRP requirements and/or approved Purchase Requisitions in SAP for the suitable vendor based upon price, delivery and specification adherence criteria.
•Follow rules and deadlines during execution of works.
•Provide updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a daily basis to the ProcurementTeam Lead & PSCM Manager.
•Understand the contract implementation, variation and termination. Have a working knowledge of contractpayment, communicate with vendors and financial department.
•Accurately maintain delivery status for promise and actual delivery dates to support the tracking of on-timedelivery metrics.
•Formalize list of pricing, discounts and cost reduction by comparing directly the past costs versus currentcosts for the same goods or services, over the same period of time or offered price versus discounted.
•Analyze appropriateness of procurement documents before submission for confirmation, as well as execute,keep under control of approval process
•Create necessary SAP reports to manage and optimize work. Provide an accurate weekly, monthly reports onPR/PO statuses, contract statuses, etc.
•Provide full package of the supportive documents for payment purposes to PSCM AP Function in timelymanner
•Assist in the supervision and training of less experienced buying personnel.
•Follow Company’s rules and regulations.
•Perform related work as required.

•Minimum 3 to 5 years of on-the -job experience
•Advanced knowledge of Azerbaijani and English
•Good knowledge of Russian language is an advantage
•Commercial awareness
•Accuracy
•Numeracy
•Good math skills (being able to calculate the cost saving of goods and services)
•Good MS Office skills, preferably proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
•Supplier Relationship Management Skills
•Organizational skills
•Forward Thinking
•Quick Follow-through
•Knowledge of ERP systems like 1C, Oracle, SAP
• Bachelor’s degree (in a related field if applicable)
• ERP
• Familiarity of international best practices in procurement procedures, project administration, contract procedures and project follow-up