JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The Import Manager provides imports from external market, searches vehicles and controls their activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Research and maintain a list of suppliers based on price, quality, payment and delivery terms, support and availability of products;
- Prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of materials and equipment;
- Manage and coordinate the purchasing activities with relation to cost, delivery and quality performance;
- Compare prices/ products actively and periodically to take advantage of new products at competitive prices;
- Review, evaluate and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids;
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchasing orders of equipment;
- Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and provide with appropriate commercial offer services;
- Work with the freight forwarding companies to expedite fulfillment of orders as it applies to specific contract actions or negotiations;
- Develop and maintain effective communication with colleagues, manufacturers, suppliers and major customers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Degree in Business, Economics or a related field;
- Professional work experience is desirable;
- Written and oral communication skills in Armenian, Russian and English languages;
- Considerable knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures;
- Delegation skills; ability to work in a team;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
- Knowledge of MS Office;
- Knowledge of ArmSoft is desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All interested candidates who meet the requirements for the position are kindly requested to submit their CVs to: **@*****.** , mentioning the title of the position ("Import Manager") in the subject line.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.