Senior Buyer / Azerbaijan

Senior Buyer JD

The client is searching for an experienced project buyer to join the client team in Baku.

THIS ROLE WOULD BE WELL SUITED TO AN AZERBAIJANI NATIONAL.

Responsibilities

• Join the buying team and support the Procurement Specialist in fulfilling the company and project sourcing deliverables
• Supervise and monitor the execution of procuring materials and services for the project.
• Oversee the effective delivery of end-to-end procurement service within the project.
• Ensure the proper execution of the P2P process: from requisition handling to PO placement and confirmation (PO expediting,) to PO changes, to PO Close.
• Coach junior buyers in successfully delivering Procurement execution services for the company.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, as documented and maintained by Procurement Services and Process & Systems, in the delivery of all services provided.
• Ensure all activities take place in accordance with corporate policies and processes, defined governance and delegations of authority, as well as external laws and regulations.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree certificate required.
• 4+ years professional experience, that includes 1+ year as senior or lead buyer in business that includes multiple stakeholders and requires cross-discipline engagement and cooperation
• Adequate written and communication skills needed to effectively deliver against accountabilities
• Intimate knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry and its supply base
• Professional PSCM qualification (CPSM or MCIPS or equivalent)
• Excellent project management skills