Deputy Head of Department

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Department

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in the organization and implementation of public procurement procedures in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Company’s internal regulations;
• Ensure that procurement procedures are carried out in a timely and effective manner in accordance with the procurement plan;
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of procurement processes;
• Participate in procurement and evaluation processes for expenditure items included in the Company's budget;
• Monitor the execution of contracts concluded as a result of procurement procedures, ensuring the timely delivery and acceptance of goods, works, and services in accordance with contractual terms and conditions;
• Coordinate with relevant structural units to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the supply chain;
• Oversee the coordination of domestic and international logistics processes, including transportation and customs operations;
• Monitor inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels, track inventory movements, and maintain the efficient management of warehouse stock balances;
• Ensure the prioritization of incoming purchase requisitions, their categorization by the appropriate procurement procedures, and oversight of their execution;
• Develop proposals aimed at improving procurement, logistics, and warehouse operations, and participate in process optimization initiatives;
• Participate in the preparation of the department’s operational plans, periodic reports, and analytical reports for management;
• Represent the Company at meetings, negotiations, and other events related to the department’s area of activity;
• Perform other official duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Required knowledge:

• Legislation and other regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the field of public procurement;
• Procurement procedures and contract management principles;
• Logistics and supply chain management;
• Warehouse management principles;
• Budgeting and procurement planning;
• Risk management principles;
• Requirements of ISO 37001:2016 – Anti-Corruption Management Systems applicable within the scope of the position’s responsibilities;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and procurement information systems.

Language requirements:

• Azerbaijani: Excellent;
• English: Good;
• Russian: Preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, economics, management, or other relevant field.

Work experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or supply chain management;
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial or leadership position.

Work schedule:

• 5 working days per week;
• 8 hours per day (40-hour workweek);
• Lunch break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Salary and Additional Benefits:

• Salary is determined in accordance with the Company’s internal grading and reward system;
• Opportunities to participate in local and international training and development programs;
• Unlimited access to designated sports and fitness centers;
• Transportation service;
• Competitive rewards and social benefits package.

Interested candidates can send their CVs with the subject line "Deputy Head of Department" to [email protected].