"ILARIA" is a consulting company that provides a full range of HR solutions and process digitalisation through a system developed by us. At ILARIA, a team of HR experts offers services that are essential for your organisation’s success: HR outsourcing and recruitment, market research, software.

Company "ILARIA" is looking for an International Procurement Manager for a partner company. 

Position: International Procurement Manager
Work format: full-time, on-site
Work schedule: 5 days a week
Working hours: 09:30 – 18:00
Salary: from 3,500 GEL
Number of vacancies: 1

Position description:
The role involves managing the full procurement cycle, liaising with international suppliers, coordinating logistics processes, and effective planning.

Main functions and responsibilities:

Development of the procurement plan and execution of international procurement:

• Systematic receipt and processing of procurement requests;

• Coordinated cooperation with the company’s relevant departments to identify procurement needs;

• Participation in the development and approval of annual and quarterly procurement plans to ensure efficiency;

• In accordance with the technical assignment, sourcing, receiving, and analysing commercial offers;

• Organising the tender process in compliance with internal procedures and identifying the winning supplier;

• Ensuring electronic approval of the winning commercial offer with management;

• Placing orders with the supplier and managing communication at all stages of the procurement process;

• Where necessary, initiating the contract signing process in coordination with the legal department;

• Checking the accuracy of contractual terms and compliance with pre-agreed conditions;

• Providing the electronic version of the contract to the supplier for confirmation and signature;

• Cooperating with the logistics department to ensure timely and uninterrupted cargo transportation;

• Coordinating with customs agents and providing documentation required for customs clearance;

• Participating in inventory management and stock control processes;

• Monitoring the alignment of the procurement plan with current stock levels;

• Responding in cases where the supplier breaches contract terms and informing relevant internal structures;

• Managing the full procurement cycle (end-to-end) — from request to delivery;

• Analysing and optimising terms offered by existing suppliers;

• Sourcing and evaluating new international suppliers;

• Continuous updating and management of the supplier database;

• Market research and price analysis;

• Initiating improvements in financial and operational efficiency;

• Data analysis and reporting to management.

Quality and compliance

• Communication with suppliers regarding defective products or documentation issues;

• Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of procurement-related documentation;

• Compliance with internal procedures and international standards.

Qualification requirements

• Higher education in business administration, economics, logistics, or a related field;

• At least 3 years of experience in international procurement;

• High-level proficiency in English and Russian is required;

• Experience working in the manufacturing or industrial sector will be considered an advantage;

• Knowledge of international trade and procurement terms.

Professional and personal skills

• Strong negotiation skills;

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail;

• Knowledge of ERP systems and office software; experience working in 1C is desirable;

• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively;

• High sense of responsibility;

• Sociability and ability to work in a team;

• Organisational skills and structured thinking;

• Proactive approach and ability to solve problems effectively.

If interested, please send us your CV to vacancy@ilaria.ge. Please be sure to indicate the vacancy title — “International Procurement Manager”.

Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

We wish you success!