Engineering Procurement Professional - Huawei Technologies Azerbaijan

Location: Bakı

Responsibilities Responsible for managing the end-to-end Procurement Sourcing-to-Payment process and acting as a core procurement member in project delivery. Supplier Sourcing & Qualification Identify, source, assess, and qualify quality suppliers to establish a competitive and reliable supplier pool. Supplier Selection & Procurement Strategy Develop and execute appropriate supplier-selection and sourcing strategies based on project requirements, market conditions, commercial considerations, and procurement objectives. Supplier Relationship Management Manage long-term relationships with strategic suppliers, including supplier development, performance management, capability assessment, and continuous improvement. Project Delivery & Supplier Performance Work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and other stakeholders to monitor supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, ensure procurement readiness, and support successful project implementation. Early Procurement Involvement & Bid Support Participate in early procurement involvement for key sales projects, support project bidding activities, execute procurement strategies, and contribute to subcontracting resource assurance solutions for key projects. Market Research & Commercial Analysis Conduct market research, analyze supplier capabilities and competitive conditions, establish market benchmarks, and identify cost optimization opportunities. Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with internal stakeholders including Engineering, Sales, Finance, Legal, Project Management, and other functions to ensure alignment of procurement and business requirements. Other Responsibilities Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned from time to time. Preferred Experience Experience in Data Center (DC), telecom, ICT infrastructure, engineering, construction, or other technical project procurement is highly preferred. Experience in subcontracting procurement, technical services, project-based sourcing, supplier qualification, and commercial negotiations is an advantage. Candidates without direct DC experience may also be considered if they have strong experience in engineering, ICT, infrastructure, or other project-based procurement . Knowledge of ICT products, technologies, engineering projects, and project management is an advantage. Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree or above in Business Administration, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain Management , or any related field from a recognized university. Minimum 2 years of procurement experience , with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant procurement/business systems. Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills . Fluency in English and Russian is essential; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage. Strong logical thinking and the ability to present, convince, and influence stakeholders through sound reasoning and high-quality work output . Familiarity with market benchmarks, competitive conditions, supplier capabilities, and market trends . Basic understanding of applicable international and local laws, regulations, and commercial requirements . Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, result orientation, and team spirit . Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment . Personal Attributes Strong learning agility and willingness to learn new procurement categories, technologies, and business processes. Ability to quickly understand and adapt to company procurement processes, systems, methodologies, and ways of working . Proactive, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong growth mindset and willingness to take on broader responsibilities over time. High potential for professional development and the ability to build a long-term career within the organization. Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Interested candidates can apply by filling out the form in the  Apply for job  button.