Project Procurement Manager

Baku, Azerbaijan

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reference
Job reference 1269427
location
Location Baku, Azerbaijan
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published February 17, 2026

Responsibilities:



Procurement & Supply Chain Management:

  • Develop and implement the project procurement strategy aligned with project execution plans.

  • Manage procurement of long-lead items, bulk materials, packages, and services

  • Prepare and control procurement schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones.

  • Lead tendering, bid evaluation, contract award, and purchase order execution

  • Ensure compliance with company procedures, HSE, QA/QC, and ethical standards.


Vendor & Contract Management:

  • Prequalify, evaluate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors.

  • Lead commercial negotiations and finalize contractual terms.

  • Manage supplier performance, expediting, inspection, and logistics activities.

  • Resolve claims, variations, and disputes related to procurement contracts.


Cost & Risk Control:

  • Control procurement budgets and track commitments and expenditures.

  • Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks.

  • Support project cost forecasting and cash flow planning.

  • Ensure effective management of change orders and variations.


Project & Stakeholder Coordination:

  • Interface closely with wells, engineering, construction, planning, logistics, QA/QC, and finance teams.

  • Coordinate with project management on priorities and execution challenges.

  • Provide regular procurement status reports to project and senior management.


Compliance & Reporting:

  • Ensure adherence to group procedures, PSA regulations, local content, customs, and other regulatory requirements as required.

  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and audit trails.

  • Support internal and external audits as required.


Required skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to distill complicated problems into coherent, logical terms and defined evaluation steps.

  • Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset.

  • Strong business acumen.

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across different cultures.

  • Proficiency with sophisticated evaluation and modeling techniques/software.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

    Self-motivated with a high level of initiative


Required experience and qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

  • 10+ years of procurement experience, including min 5 years of senior leadership

  • Strong experience in wells contracting.

  • Proven knowledge of contract types (LSTK, reimbursable, unit rate, frame agreements).

  • Familiarity with international suppliers and logistics.

  • CIPS or equivalent supply chain certification

  • PMP or project management certification (preferred ).


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills.

  • Solid understanding of oil & gas equipment and materials.

  • Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Experience with ERP systems.

  • Friendly demeanor.

  • Ability to work in multicultural and fast-paced project environments

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