Vendor Management Senior Specialist

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Manage and maintain supplier relationships across AgroDairy Group companies.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, onboarding, and approval processes in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update the Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Ensure supplier documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Support vendor segmentation and categorization activities.

Supplier Performance & Evaluation

• Monitor vendor performance based on defined KPIs, service levels, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and performance reviews.
• Identify supplier-related risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare vendor performance reports, dashboards, and analytical summaries for management.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure suppliers comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support vendor due diligence and risk assessment processes.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams regarding supplier-related compliance matters.
• Monitor supplier compliance documentation, certifications, and audit requirements.

Process Improvement & Governance

• Contribute to the development, standardization, and optimization of vendor management processes across the Group.
• Support automation and digitalization initiatives related to vendor management and supplier compliance tracking.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of vendor governance frameworks and controls.
• Ensure transparency, consistency, and process efficiency within supplier management activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Logistics, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and business units to ensure effective supplier management practices.
• Provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding vendor management procedures and supplier-related matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or related field is an advantage
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or contracting
• Experience working with supplier qualification, vendor onboarding, compliance, or supplier performance management processes
• Experience working in group-level or multi-entity structure is preferred
• Knowledge of supplier risk assessment and compliance processes
• Experience with ERP systems and vendor databases (SAP knowledge is an advantage)
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Azerbaijani-fluent,English-intermediate or higher,Russian-fluent