Highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with a proven track record in procurement and supply chain management. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent communication and leadership skills. Adept at working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and optimize procurement operations. Committed to delivering cost-effective solutions and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Deputy Procurement Supervisor
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
Baku
09.2022 - Current
Settled complex new and existing agreements or statements of work, requests for information and requests for proposals.
Represented companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Improved inventory turns and cycle count accuracy with aggressive and tactical buying methods.
Introduced new incentive and recognition supplier programs.
Identified systematic problems and root causes to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
Verified purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list.
Reviewed supply levels and aging inventory to forecast purchasing needs.
Led initiative for new purchasing protocol proposal and implementation.
Analyzed market and delivery systems to determine present and future material availability.
Identified dead inventory and created solutions for excess liquidation through creative inventory management solutions.
Established cross-functional team that exceeded benchmarked order management metrics and reduced average purchasing cycle times time year-over-year.
Evaluated current vendors and sourced out new vendors for bidding requests.
Formulated and implemented annual purchasing plans and contracts, covering OEM, import, ingredients, materials and equipment.
Maintained information database related to products and service availability, supplier capabilities and lead times.
Located vendors of materials, equipment or supplies to conduct interviews, determining product availability and terms of sales.
Organized and prioritized projects.
Located and vetted vendors, established good relationships and negotiated contracts.
Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.
Developed procurement budgets to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
Prepared daily, weekly and monthly procurement reports for supervisor review.
Reviewed existing company contracts and negotiated contract terms and revisions with vendors.
Delegated tasks to procurement teams to expedite work processes.
Researched and compared vendor and supplier prices to make informed financial decisions.
Built long-term relationships with company vendors and suppliers to secure optimal prices.
Utilized computer systems to track shipments and material deliveries.
Senior Buyer
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
Baku
07.2012 - 08.2019
Planned and purchased high-value Equipment and Services.
Oversaw purchasing department by supervising staff and training new employees.
Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
Audited supplier facilities for processes and quality.
Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
Organized inventory for multiple locations and diversified product selections.
Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
Researched sources of supply and services to maintain flexibility, high quality and competitive pricing.
Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Implemented contractual documentation into purchase order, encompassing corporate and government requirements.
Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
Documented vital procurement information and updates in SUN system
Buyer
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
Baku
01.2009 - 06.2012
Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
Liaised with accounting and vendors to minimize and clear up invoice discrepancies.
Researched competitors and sourced new vendors.
Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
Tracked product and supply inventories and reported findings to supervisors.
Kept records of vendor and supplier expenditures and organized financial documents into company databases.
Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
Evaluated quotations received from prospective suppliers to award purchase orders.
Supervised activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing and shipping products or materials.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Directed investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Implemented and planned warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures.
Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
Warehouse Storeman
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
Baku
04.2004 - 11.2008
Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrievability for customer orders.
Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified.
Planned and organized shipment of finished goods and products to customers and made sure product packaging and delivery service contractors met cost, quality and time constraints.
Managed warehouse stock and equipment inventory, kept levels up to meet customer needs and tracked and recorded inventory spending and product flow.
Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
Verified received goods by comparing with purchase orders.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Maintained business operations by communicating with coworkers and managers.
Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
Coordinated cargo unloading with other workers to achieve efficient and safe transportation.
Checked cargo before transportation and determined if items adhered to proper regulation standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
State Technical University
Baku Azerbaijan
05.2001
Skills
Team Collaboration
Workplace Organization
Decision Making
Problem-Solving
Standards Compliance
Loss Prevention
Report Generation
Report Creation
Microsoft Office
Vendor Sourcing
Relationship Building
Process Improvement
Inventory Management
Purchase Orders
Contract Negotiation
Cost Assessments
Analytical Thinking
Staff Training
Materials Management
Customer Service
Calm Under Pressure
Procurement Proposals
Conflict Resolution
Team Leadership
Organizational Skills
Data Collection
Planning & Organizing
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Reliable & Trustworthy
Languages
Azerbaijani
First Language
Russian
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply operations by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK) - February 2019
VBA™ Complex Negotiation training by Huthwaite International ( UK) - November 2018
Materials and Supply Chain Management Training by Meirc Training & Consulting ( Dubai) - February 2012
Purchasing Professional by Meirc Training & Consulting ( Dubai) - October 2014
Timeline
Deputy Procurement Supervisor
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
09.2022 - Current
Senior Buyer
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
07.2012 - 08.2019
Buyer
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
01.2009 - 06.2012
Senior Storeman
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
01.2006 - 12.2008
Warehouse Storeman
Caspian Drilling Company LTD
04.2004 - 11.2008
High School Diploma -
State Technical University
Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply operations by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (UK) - February 2019
VBA™ Complex Negotiation training by Huthwaite International ( UK) - November 2018
Materials and Supply Chain Management Training by Meirc Training & Consulting ( Dubai) - February 2012
Purchasing Professional by Meirc Training & Consulting ( Dubai) - October 2014
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