Senior Trading Specialist

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Trading Specialist to manage end-to-end procurement activities across a range of commodities. The ideal candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, tendering, negotiating high-value contracts, and building strong supplier relationships while ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, cost objectives and operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commodity procurement strategies that align with company goals and budget.
• Manage end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, RFQs/RFPs/ITTs, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and order placement.
• Analyse market trends and supplier performance to ensure the best quality and value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve purchasing efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant legal requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., finance, logistics, operations) to align purchase plans with business needs.
• Develop Commodity sourcing and relevant strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Support Commodity Trading team in their role of commodity trading.
• Negotiate with suppliers and constantly review contracts to secure advantageous contractual terms.
• Promote a culture of long-term saving on commodity costs.
• Prepare purchase plans and make relevant reporting on results.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, PMP are desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• 2-3 years of experience in procurement and supply, preferably in a mid to large-sized company and preferably a year in a senior or strategic role.
• Proven track record of managing complex sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Language skills: Azerbaijani (native), English (B2), Russian (B2).
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, 1C) and outlook.
• Deep understanding of supplier evaluation, risk management, and cost analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, in high-stress and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications (Must):

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Procurement, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, 1C) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Language skills: Azerbaijani (native), English (B2), Russian (B2).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.