Head of Procurement

• Procurement Strategy and Planning

• Strategic Planning: Design, develop, and execute the overall procurement strategic planning process for the HBI project, aligning supply chain activities with the project’s Master Schedule and budget.

• Risk Management: Lead contract and risk management activities for all major procurement packages, identifying, mitigating, and managing commercial risks across the global supply chain.

• Global Sourcing: Leverage global supply chain knowledge to identify, evaluate, and qualify international vendors and suppliers for major equipment, bulk materials, and services.

• Project Execution and Contract Management

• Phase Management (Design to Operations): Direct procurement activities across all project phases, ensuring all purchase orders and contracts support the progression from initial design, engineering, construction, start-up, and future operations.

• Vendor & Supplier Management: Implement a rigorous vendor and supplier management system, overseeing vendor pre-qualification, bid solicitation (RFQ/RFP), technical and commercial evaluation, and negotiation.

• Delivery Management: Work closely with Project Control and Construction teams to ensure all materials and equipment deliveries are managed to meet schedule and deadlines, focusing on logistics, expediting, and inventory control.

• Leadership and Team Integration

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage the procurement team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on achieving cost-savings, on-time delivery, and quality compliance.

• Project Team Environment: Demonstrate past experience of being part of projects from design to realisation within a project team environment, integrating the procurement function seamlessly with engineering, construction, and finance.

• Cost Control & Budgeting

• Collaborate with finance and project managers to manage procurement budgets.

• Track and report on procurement expenditures and savings.

• Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

Maintain accurate procurement records and generate regular reports for senior management.

Job Knowledge/ Education/ Qualifications & Skills

• Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM) are a plus.

  • A minimum of10–19+ years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years in a senior procurement leadership role on large-scale capital projects.

  • Industry Experience: A proven track record in projects involvingmining, processing, and metallurgical facilities is highly advantageous.

  • Technology Experience: Experience working with major technology licensors and suppliers common in the DRI/HBI industry (e.g., Tenova, Midrex) is strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Expert knowledge of various contracting strategies (Lump Sum, Cost Reimbursable, Unit Rate) and advanced negotiation skills.

• Language:

  • Fluency in English is mandatory.Multi-language skills are a significant advantage; proficiency in Azerbaijani, German, Italian, Chinese (Mandarin), or Russian is a definite asset due to the international nature of the supply chain.

  • Location:

  full-time in Baku, Azerbaijan, but with business trips to required locations.