Buyer (Baku)

PD&MS Group have a great opportunity for a Buyer to join our progressive Procurement team based in Baku. This is a full time, long term position. Please note only Azerbaijani nationals can be considered for this position.

Role is required to manage all aspects of buying with regards to acquisition cost, delivery and continuous improvement.

Duties:

• Participate in vendor assessments, bid reviews and contract award formalities
• Prepare bid summaries and procurement status reports
• Review monthly progress reports from vendors/suppliers and report on cost and schedule deviations
• Supplier selection and management
• Provide training and guidance to other purchasing personnel as required
• Effective communication with suppliers to achieve required service and meet project need
• Effective communication with engineers to assist and/or guide them in the preparation of material requisitions
• Direct negotiations in the commitment of purchases, front cost negotiations, competitive bidding, market and vendor knowledge
• Provide backup support to the Materials & Procurement Lead, if appropriate
•  Accurately analyse and evaluate quotes from vendors
• Monitor supplier inspection invitations
• Manage and coordinate supplier close-out meetings
• Meetings with vendors and suppliers
• Prepare weekly and ad hoc reports as required
• Participate in on call rotation as scheduled, if appropriate
• Ensure preventative measures and root cause analysis in place with vendors to increase vendor quality
• Assist supply chain management as required
• Plan and control deliveries, including returns

This position would be well suited to an individual with some demonstrable experience in similar role. Candidates must be competent in the use of MS Office applications and have strong written and spoken English.