• Work with suppliers to obtain parts, supplies and/or equipment as per demand at the best price, within schedule.

• Develop and maintain vendor relationships and work with the company's engineers and teams to ensure material availability and accuracy.

• Identify suitable suppliers for cost and capacity considerations, prepare sourcing plans, conduct analysis of supplier's offerings and prepare recommendations of the most suitable supplier.

• Conduct risk management analysis of selected suppliers taking into account material costing trends and capacity constraints.

• Prepare and submit Request for Information, Requests for Quotation, and the issuance of Purchase Orders.

• Analyze and identify the “Total cost of Ownership” principles in making suitable supplier selections.

• Analyze market research for potential demand aggregation - supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, price reductions or cost avoidance.

• Oversee resolution of disputes, deficiencies, and warranty claims.

• Coordinate the physical movement of export and import shipments and the determination and preparation of all legally required documentation.

• Maintain awareness of regulations to ensure compliance with Azerbaijan customs laws and regulations. 

• Perform stock evaluation and minimum maximum stock definitions, stock control, material flow reports. Organize periodically on spot stock checks at warehouses. Coordinate transportation of materials to end users.

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent is required.

• Certified Purchasing Manager and MBA preferred.

• A minimum of 5+ years of related experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management roles is required.

• Some level of specific knowledge of components of drilling fluids, production chemicals is desirable.

• Demonstrated skill set in identifying, qualifying and negotiating with suppliers on matter of cost, terms and conditions and general contract requirements.

• Knowledge of SIMS is desirable.

• Experience with various contract types including terms and conditions, letters of intent, letters of agreement and the creation and processing of purchase orders.

• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as dexterity in reading the market.

• The ability to interface effectively with the technical, quality and the legal organizations to capture and convey the specification requirements and contractual needs and write these effectively into a contract format.