Gulnar Salimli
Baku
Summary
Procurement and Contract Management Specialist with experience managing complex, high-value procurements in regulated environments. Strong background in sourcing strategy, tendering (RFI/RFP/RFQ), contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and cost optimization. Proven ability to work cross-functionally, ensure compliance, and deliver value across technically driven projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
07.2025 - Current
- Led procurement strategy for complex, high-value projects, ensuring compliance with national regulations and internal governance frameworks
- Developed sourcing and supplier engagement strategies aligned with organizational directives
- Managed end-to-end procurement planning, coordinating with technical, legal, finance, and operations teams
- Led contract negotiations, achieving improved commercial terms and risk-balanced agreements
- Oversaw supplier performance, compliance, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and traceability
- Provided procurement risk assessments and market insights to senior management for informed decision-making
Senior Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for complex IT and service procurements
- Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to support sourcing decisions
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving cost savings and improved service levels
- Coordinated contract execution, variations, and close-out in collaboration with legal and finance teams
- Monitored supplier performance and resolved commercial and delivery issues
Lead Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Directed vendor sourcing and procurement for high-profile events, ensuring cost efficiency, quality standards, and timely delivery.
- Developed and implemented a vendor management framework that strengthened supplier relationships, improved performance, and supported long-term strategic partnerships.
Procurement Specialist
Dost Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Executed $3.5M IT infrastructure procurement.
- Achieved 12% cost savings through vendor negotiations.
- Ensured timely delivery for multiple high-value contracts.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Audit
Azerbaijan State University of Economics, International School of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan01.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office package
- SAP MM (Procurement & Purchasing)
- Communication & stakeholder engagement
- Negotiation & influencing
- Problem-solving & decision-making
- Resource optimization & prioritization
- Professional confidence & adaptability
Certification
- IELTS Band Score 7 Certificate IELTS official
- Public Procurement: For Professionals Tender - Procurement - Supply
- Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I Macquarie University (Coursera)
- The Manager's Toolkit University of London (Coursera)
- Business Writing University of Colorado Boulder (Coursera)
- Contract Management Business Management School 02/2025 – 03/2025 Final grade 100/100
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Turkish
Full Professional
HONOURS AND AWARDS
2018 Gold Medal – The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Awarded gold medal for high school academic excellence.
Community Service & Volunteer Work
State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, Volunteer, Baku, Azerbaijan, 2022-02, 2022-05, Organized public service programs and improved service accessibility.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
26/04/2025 Baku, Azerbaijan Public Procurement Conference 2025
Timeline
Chief Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
07.2025 - Current
Senior Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
09.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Procurement Specialist
Innovation and Digital Development Agency under the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
02.2024 - 09.2024
Procurement Specialist
Dost Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Population
11.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Audit
Azerbaijan State University of Economics, International School of Economics