Ilyas Valikhanov
Baku
Summary
Capable Procurement Manager successful at handling both operational and project-specific procurement needs. Meets budget, quality and schedule targets consistently by fully vetting and effectively managing suppliers. Data-driven and highly analytical in approaching short- and long-term supply requirements. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Absheron Hotel Group (Marriott Hotel)
Baku, Baku City
03.2024 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Procurement category manager
Kapaz Hospital
Baku, Baku City
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Analysed market trends to inform purchasing decisions.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to align business objectives and category strategies.
- Championed collaborative initiatives across functions for overall business growth.
- Conducted comprehensive spend analysis for cost saving opportunities identification.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, enhancing negotiation capabilities.
Group Procurement Director
Caspian Engineering Group
Baku
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Head of Procurement Department
SURAKHANI MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE
Baku, Surakhani
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Head of Procurement Department
QALAALTI HOTEL & SPA
Davachi
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Head of Procurement Department
DALGA BEACH MARDKAN
Baku, Mardakan
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Head of Procurement Department
EXCELSIOR HOTEL BAKU
Baku, Narimanov
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Senior Procurement Officer
SHAMAKHI PALACE HOTEL
Shamakhi, Shamakhi
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Entered order details into system and inputted updates accordingly using 1C.
- Maximized inventory turns, product sales and company profits by recommending promotions, pricing adjustments and optimal inventory levels to buying team.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Leveraged current and emerging industry trends, analyzed competitive market/sales analysis and discovered competitive best practices to develop business strategies and product assortments.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.
- Improved customer shopping experience by creating new case good items to convert into long standing top sales producers by effectively understanding color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Head of Procurement Department
GARABAGH HOTEL & SPA
Naftalan, Naftalan
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Negotiated prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers.
- Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
- Obtained information about customer needs and preferences by conferring with sales or purchasing personnel.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Assisted with staff development by implementing effective, hands-on training programs for new employees, maximizing performance and engagement from day one.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Procurement Manager
MAMMADOGULLAR LLC
Baku, Baku
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
- Evaluated staff performance against expectations.
- Led department meetings to build team cohesiveness and coordinate projects.
- Established training programs.
- Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
- Created new sales and marketing strategies to drive growth.
- Executed successful events and trade shows.
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check quality of incoming products.
Procurement Manager
CAUCASUS ENERGY SERVICE
Baku, Nasimi
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Sourced and vetted potential suppliers to provide quality goods on consistent schedules.
- Developed and executed long-term supply strategy based on sound cost modeling and supplier assessments.
- Conducted regular make or buy analyses to determine most cost-effective method for obtaining necessary materials.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to correct supplier nonconformance issues and improve process capabilities.
- Managed continuous improvement strategies by employing Lean approaches.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
- Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
- Facilitated streamlined purchasing and resource availability through monitoring and oversight of company inventory.
- Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.
- Selected and negotiated contracts with supply vendors to obtain top-notch pricing on materials and items.
- Conducted market research to determine appropriate pricing.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.
- Collected operations data and created spreadsheets detailing trends.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Developed and managed cost reduction and waste elimination policies.
- Implemented robust inspection policies to check quality of incoming products.
- Recruited and interviewed highly qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
- Established training programs.
- Executed successful events and trade shows.
Procurement Officer
HYDROSERV CASPIAN LTD
Baku, Qaradag
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Assessed department needs and implemented plans for sourcing supplies.
- Negotiated and finalized vendor contracts in order to optimize pricing structures and delivery schedules.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers and maintained open communication.
- Developed relationships with vendors to gain best terms for procurement, refurbishing and rebuilding machinery and equipment.
- Stayed up to date on market trends, prices and vendor options.
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
- Improved customer shopping experience by creating new case good items to convert into long standing top sales producers by effectively understanding color, trends, styles, benefits and product value perception.
- Diminished merchandise production down time, ensuring quality control while verifying assembly and creating new packaging.
- Leveraged current and emerging industry trends, analyzed competitive market/sales analysis and discovered competitive best practices to develop business strategies and product assortments.
- Mitigated warehouse flow down time, ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Maximized inventory turns, product sales and company profits by recommending promotions, pricing adjustments and optimal inventory levels to buying team.
- Delivered pivotal market research to determine feasibility of proposed procurement actions.
- Conducted yearly evaluation spot checks at stores, partnering with managers, designers and sales associates to deliver product, visual display and team-building feedback.
Procurement Specialist
CAUCASUS ENERGY SERVICE
Baku, Nasimi
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Managed inventory control, material control, accounting and supply reports.
- Reviewed requisition orders, verifying terminology and specifications for accuracy.
- Applied well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills to build effective working relationships with vendors and partners.
- Mitigated logistics deficiencies, resolved shortages and tracked missed or late deliveries while scheduling and expediting high-priority customers.
- Strengthened traceability, developing organization systems for purchase orders, invoices, pricing and reports.
- Prepared invitation-of-bid forms for supplier firm delivery.
- Interfaced with suppliers to maintain document flow and request origination.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- Delivered pivotal market research to determine feasibility of proposed procurement actions.
- Conducted yearly evaluation spot checks at stores, partnering with managers, designers and sales associates to deliver product, visual display and team-building feedback.
Education
Bachelor - Automation of Management Processes
Azerbaijan Technical University
07.2012 - undefined
High School Diploma - undefined
High School 23
07.2008 - undefined
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England 07.2020 - 08.2022
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Control
- Vendor Collaboration
- Product Quality Determination
- Customer Service
- 1C
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office package
- SAP
- Supplier Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Procurement Management
- Quality Specifications Adherence
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Certified Procurement Manager, CAUCASUS ENERGY SERVICE - 2011
- Supply Chain Training (Procurement) - 2018
- Licensed Procurement Manager –2015
LNGG
Azeri: First Language
English: B2 Upper Intermediate
Azeri: C1 Advanced
Russian: C2 Proficient
Timeline
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Absheron Hotel Group (Marriott Hotel)
03.2024 - Current
Procurement category manager
Kapaz Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Group Procurement Director
Caspian Engineering Group
10.2022 - 07.2023
Head of Procurement Department
QALAALTI HOTEL & SPA
01.2022 - 10.2022
Head of Procurement Department
SURAKHANI MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTRE
01.2021 - 03.2023
Head of Procurement Department
DALGA BEACH MARDKAN
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Sheffield
07.2020 - 08.2022
Head of Procurement Department
EXCELSIOR HOTEL BAKU
03.2020 - 01.2021
Head of Procurement Department
GARABAGH HOTEL & SPA
02.2020 - 03.2020
Senior Procurement Officer
SHAMAKHI PALACE HOTEL
07.2018 - 07.2020
Procurement Manager
MAMMADOGULLAR LLC
08.2017 - 07.2018
Procurement Manager
CAUCASUS ENERGY SERVICE
06.2016 - 08.2017
Procurement Officer
HYDROSERV CASPIAN LTD
03.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor - Automation of Management Processes
Azerbaijan Technical University
07.2012 - undefined
Procurement Specialist
CAUCASUS ENERGY SERVICE
01.2010 - 02.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
High School 23
07.2008 - undefined
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