Senior Procurement Specialist
Azerbaıjan Supermarket LLC, Bravo
Balu
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive procurement strategy to ensure cost savings and compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed historical data and identified areas for process improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing, delivery times, and quality standards.
- Managed the entire purchasing cycle from vendor selection to order execution.
- Monitored supplier performance and developed corrective action plans when necessary.
- Conducted strategic sourcing initiatives to identify new vendors and reduce costs of goods purchased.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and industry best practices related to procurement activities.
- Performed research on potential suppliers to evaluate their capabilities in meeting organizational needs.
- Engaged in negotiations with suppliers regarding price changes or contract terms.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Coordinated resources across multiple teams to achieve project goals within budget constraints.
- Created detailed reports on team activities as requested by management.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared tender documents, including specifications, conditions of contract and schedules of rates.
- Reviewed customer requirements and prepared cost estimates based on this information.