Procurement Manager

At Caucasus Auto, our team of over 700 professionals excels in Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Business Development, and Management, showcasing our commitment to international logistics excellence. With headquarters in Georgia, our dynamic team consistently achieves ambitious goals through innovative projects and diverse opportunities. Over our exciting 21-years journey, we've facilitated the import of nearly a million automobiles across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With operations spanning nine countries, including Georgia, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the United States, Poland, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, we take pride in leading global logistics and paving the way for international development. We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team. Key Responsibilities: · Procurement Management: Executing planned and ad-hoc procurement within budget; controlling the lifecycle from request to delivery; ensuring customs and regulatory compliance. · Supplier & Tender Management: Sourcing, evaluating, and developing local/international suppliers; analyzing prices and negotiating terms; organizing transparent internal and external tenders. · International Operations: Standardizing international procurement; analyzing foreign market practices; managing contract risks with the Legal Department; participating in software implementation. · Budgeting & Analytics: Planning and controlling the annual budget; identifying cost-optimization opportunities; tracking KPIs (savings, deadlines, quality) using Excel/BI tools. · Quality & Compliance: Monitoring product/service quality and contractual obligations; resolving supply chain issues; improving processes and ensuring adherence to internal policies. Qualification Requirements: · Minimum 3-4 years of experience in international procurement; · Practical experience in procurement processes, budgeting, and supplier management; · Strong analytical thinking; · Experience in financial analysis and budget management; · Advanced proficiency in Excel; · Experience with BI (Business Intelligence) tools will be considered an advantage; · Fluency in English and Russian languages; · Strong negotiation skills; · Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage processes; · Experience working with ERP and specialized procurement software systems; · Exposure to international markets and logistical processes; · Experience in tender management; · Experience in supplier evaluation and developing pricing policies.