TERM
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Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Central Bank of Armenia is currently looking for a Customs Agent/ Procurement Specialist to join the Procurement Coordination Service team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Perform customs clearance of imported goods and equipment;
- Prepare receipt documents on goods and equipment purchased;
- Obtain customs clearance certificates of goods and equipment;
- Research and analyze external markets on goods and services supply trends;
- Develop and coordinate successful business relationships with international suppliers;
- Plan and execute procurement processes with international suppliers in a timely manner;
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure mutually beneficial cooperation conditions (cost, quality and delivery trends);
- Manage pre-contract documentation;
- Check the accuracy of purchase orders prior to settlement of invoices;
- Control and supervise the process of obtaining required documents from suppliers and submitting to responsible departments in a timely manner;
- Prepare and present reports on works performed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Technology or other relevant field;
- 1 year of experience, preferably in equipment procurement/ customs clearance field;
- Familiarity with customs online registration software;
- In-depth knowledge of Customs;
- In-depth knowledge of Commodity Science;
- Basic knowledge of IT;
- Fluency in Armenian language; proficiency in Russian and English languages (to read/ fill out customs documents/ forms, to communicate with international suppliers);
- Computer literate person, advanced user of Microsoft tools;
- Negotiation skills;
- Cooperation skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Servicing skills;
- Communication skills;
- Reporting skills;
- Initiative;
- Flexibility.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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To apply for the job opening, please visit the Armenian version of the CBA official site at:
http://www.cba.am/am/SitePages/accvacancies.aspx. Please, first register in the system (the registration is only for applicants who apply for CBA job vacancies online for the first time) and fill in the required questionnaire. Then choose the job opening, press "Apply" button at the bottom of the page and fill in the Application form. For further information and clarification, please contact the Central Bank on: (+37410) 59-26-34.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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Please note, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified of the further selection process.