• Analyzes pricing data from industry standards, previous sales trends and competitors and reports data to decision-makers;
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support operational requirements;
• Develops measurement tools to identify changing market trends;
• Compares sales trends to previous periods and determines the cause for decrease or increase;
• Stays up to date on industry trends and new products;
• Determining the requirements for products purchased from the foreign market (from companies and factories abroad);
• Providing reports on procurement activities and costs, obtaining prices from manufacturing factories, and calculating costs;
• Develops new strategies to streamline processes and reduce cost;
• Develops and implements recommendations for supply chain management optimization;
• Negotiates pricing and sourcing details with vendors;
• Conducts product and service quality appraisal;
• Handles the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department;
• Ensures competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and administrative works;
• Maintains complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system;
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements in procurement;
• Coordinates with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;
• Is responsible for the preparation and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with company policies and procedures;
• Reports coordination from departments on monthly basis, drafts reports required by team members.

Please indicate the name of the position “Procurement Manager” in the subject line of the email. CVs without position name indication in subject will not be considered.

• 3-4 years experience working in the similar position in petrochemical industry or general purchasing experience with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering;
• Any other related certification is a plus; 
• Fluency in English and Russian. Turkish language will be an advantage;
• Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing);
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet multiple tight deadlines;
• Flexible and possess initiative to see all assignments and projects through to completion unsupervised;
• Organizational skills and proficient computer skills are required.