• Prepare tender documents (RFQs, RFPs) in line with category strategies and procurement plans
• Coordinate the tendering process, including communication with suppliers, bid collection, and initial bid evaluation
• Ensure all procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and in full compliance with SOCAR procurement policies
• Collect and analyze procurement data to support spend analysis, supplier performance reviews, and category strategy development
• Identify operational bottlenecks and propose practical improvements to enhance process efficiency and transparency
• Work closely with Category Managers, technical departments, finance teams, and legal teams to ensure category plans align with business requirements
• Assist Category Managers in developing and updating category strategies, conducting market research, and identifying new sourcing opportunities
• Gather input from internal stakeholders on category needs, specifications, and risks to feed into category plans

• Bachelor's in Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering, economics or related category fields
• 5 years in procurement within the relevant category (Oil & Gas sector experience preferred)
• Knowledge of local and international supplier markets within the relevant category
• Ability to support procurement transformation projects, such as optimization
• Experience in sourcing, planning, running competitive tenders, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance
• Have a good understanding of the assigned category, including key products, suppliers, services in that area
• Know how to prepare and maintain record, ensuring all procurement decisions well-documented
• CIPS or equivalent procurement certification (or trained) preferred
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems, other procurement analytics tools, as well as e-sourcing tools
• Fluency in Azerbaijani and English (Russian preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Suite
• Procurement Execution and process management
• Market and supplier research
• Tender and bid Management 
• Data analysis and reporting
• Communication & Negotiation
• Attention to details
• Time management & prioritization
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Adaptability and continuous learning

Interested candidates are invited to send their CVs with the subject “Senior Procurement Specialist of Category Management Department” and indicate the relevant category to [email protected] by 02.04.2025.