Maharram Tahmazov
Baku
Summary
ERP & Procurement Process Excellence Specialist with 5+ years of experience in Oil & Gas, specializing in IT procurement, ERP-driven procurement optimization, and supply chain performance analytics. Proven track record in PR-to-Award cycle optimization, ERP integration, KPI dashboarding, and centralized procurement transformation across multiple production units.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ERP and Processes Senior Specialist (within Procurement)
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
Baku
10.2025 - Current
- Served as lead product owner for procurement functionalities within EBA platform, overseeing roadmap planning and backlog prioritization.
- Optimized PR-to-PO and contract approval workflows, reducing cycle time, and improving governance across ERP-based procurement operations.
- Drove ERP onboarding for new production units, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
- Designed and delivered Power BI dashboards tracking procurement KPIs (PR-to-Award duration, approval lead times, workload distribution) to support management decision-making.
- Acted as a key focal point between procurement, IT, and business stakeholders during ERP-driven procurement transformations.
- Created documents detailing standard operating procedures.
Procurement and Supply Chain Excellence Specialist
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
Baku
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Generated and executed improvement initiatives in supply chain processes to enhance quality and reduce costs.
- Conducted reporting and analysis using Power BI to drive data-informed decisions.
- Delivered training sessions for end-users on ERP systems, enhancing operational proficiency.
Leading Procurement Specialist / IT Procurement Specialist
Avromed Company CJSC
Baku
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Acquired all categories of goods and services to meet organizational quality and quantity standards.
- Evaluated existing suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
- Prepared periodic reports detailing completed procurement activities.
- Coordinated contract signing with selected vendors to formalize agreements.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Azerpost LLC
Baku
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Purchase goods or services that meet the quantity and quality expectations of the organization
- Evaluate and negotiate contracts with vendors
- Create requirements list for the company's tenders & follow up necessary steps with purchasing process
Junior Data Analyst
Universal Pro LLC
Baku
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Data Analytics team within the Supply Chain department of the company
- Responsible for collecting, analyzing, evaluating, and reporting data from using ERP and 1C programs; maintaining multiple databases and designing new reports
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
ADA University
05.2020
Exchange Program - Business Administration
Koç University
01.2019
Skills
- IT & Services Procurement
- Contract Negotiation & Award Process
- Supplier Evaluation & Compliance
- Procurement Strategy & Governance
Procurement & Commercial
- ERP Systems (SAP / EBA / E-tender)
- Power BI (DAX, KPI Dashboards)
- Power Apps
- KPI Reporting & Cycle Time Analysis
Systems & Analytics
Certification
Level 4 - Diploma in CIPS, CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, 06/2025, 603/3924/X
Languages
- English, full professional proficiency
- Azerbaijani, native or bilingual proficiency
- Turkish, native, or bilingual proficiency
- German, beginner A01
Timeline
ERP and Processes Senior Specialist (within Procurement)
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
10.2025 - Current
Procurement and Supply Chain Excellence Specialist
SOCAR Downstream Management LLC
08.2024 - 10.2025
Leading Procurement Specialist / IT Procurement Specialist
Avromed Company CJSC
07.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Procurement Specialist
Azerpost LLC
11.2021 - 07.2022
Junior Data Analyst
Universal Pro LLC
04.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration -
ADA University
Exchange Program - Business Administration
Koç University