Admin & General Procurement Professional - Huawei Technologies Azerbaijan

Местоположение: Bakı

Responsibilities Responsible for managing the end-to-end Procurement Sourcing-to-Payment process across administrative, general, and indirect procurement categories. Supplier Sourcing & Qualification Identify, source, assess, and qualify suppliers based on business requirements, quality, cost, service capability, and commercial conditions. Supplier Selection & Negotiation Develop appropriate sourcing strategies, conduct commercial negotiations, evaluate quotations and proposals, and support supplier selection. General & Indirect Procurement Manage procurement activities across various categories, which may include marketing, consultancy, professional services, payroll/HR-related services, travel, facilities, office services, IT services, and other general procurement requirements . Supplier Relationship Management Maintain effective long-term relationships with suppliers and monitor supplier performance, service quality, contractual compliance, and delivery. Procurement Process Management Ensure procurement activities are completed in accordance with internal processes, policies, approval requirements, and contractual procedures. Stakeholder Management Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, provide procurement solutions, resolve issues, and ensure timely fulfillment of business needs. Market Research & Benchmarking Conduct market surveys, supplier comparisons, price benchmarking, and market analysis to support competitive procurement decisions and cost optimization. Other Responsibilities Perform other procurement-related tasks as assigned from time to time. Preferred Experience Experience in general or indirect procurement is preferred. Experience in categories such as marketing, consultancy, professional services, payroll/HR services, travel, facilities, office services, IT/software/services, or other administrative procurement is an advantage. Experience in engineering or DC procurement is not mandatory . Candidates with strong general procurement fundamentals and the ability to manage multiple categories are encouraged to apply. 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.