Procurement Supervisor

Procurement Management

• Oversee the procurement process of goods and services for company projects and ensure cost optimization.
• Participate in building the supplier database and identifying new suppliers.
• Conduct market and product research, and perform comparative analyses of prices and proposals.
• Supervise the preparation and execution of tender processes.
• Analyze suppliers' commercial and contractual terms and coordinate the negotiation process.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of purchase orders.
• Ensure that supplies meet quality standards and contractual terms.

Logistics and Transportation Management

• Plan and coordinate the company's logistics and transportation activities.
• Manage cooperation with transport companies and identify optimal logistics solutions.
• Monitor shipment statuses and take measures to prevent delays.
• Analyze logistics costs and implement measures for optimization.
• Oversee the accurate preparation of shipping and logistics documentation.

Customs and Import Control

• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of customs declarations via electronic systems.
• Ensure the correct classification of goods according to HS codes.
• Supervise the accurate calculation of customs duties, VAT, and other import costs.
• Monitor changes in customs and trade legislation and ensure compliance.

Certification and Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the timely acquisition of certificates and permits required for import and export.
• Ensure coordination with relevant government agencies (e.g., AQTA [Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan] and other regulatory bodies).
• Supervise the arrangement of product samples required for certification.
• Ensure the registration of certificates and permits in the internal system.

Team Management and Coordination

• Coordinate the daily activities of the supply chain and logistics team.
• Assign tasks to team members and supervise their performance.
• Support the professional development of team members.
• Ensure coordination with internal departments and project teams.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Prepare periodic reports on supply chain, logistics, and import processes and submit them to management.
• Develop proposals to improve the efficiency of procurement and logistics processes.
• Ensure compliance with the company's supply chain and logistics procedures and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of global and domestic supply chain management strategies.

·       Bachelor’s Degree or relevant manufacturing and/or commercial experience;

·       Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a purchasing role is desirable;

·       Good PC knowledge, incl. PowerPoint, Word and Excel;

·       Knowledge of regulations and laws (Incoterms);

·       Proven track record of leading a procurement department or team

·       In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain processes, and market trends.

·       Good communication, coordination and organization skills;

·       Self-discipline, mature attitudes and behaviors;

·       Well organized, proactive and a good communicator;

·       Ability to work as part of a team; Enthusiastic and hard working;

·       Commitment to safe working practices, policies and legislation;

·       Fluency in Azerbaijani and English languages (both verbal and written).