Nargiz Ahmadova
Baku
Summary
Senior procurement and category strategy leader with 19+ years of experience in the energy sector, leading global and regional category strategies across Aviation, Transportation Support Systems, and complex equipment. Proven track record in value delivery, supplier strategy, sustainability integration, stakeholder management across multinational, matrixed organizations, leading sourcing, contracting, and supplier management/ performance across multiple high-value and high-risk categories across Oil & Gas Services (Inspection, Integrity & Maintenance); Drilling & Completions Support Services; Engineering & Technical Services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Technology Procurement Specialist – Customer & Products
BP Global
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Led global category strategy development and execution for Aviation Refueling Transportation Support Systems.
- Defined and implemented commercial and sourcing strategies, translating business demand into procurement plans and contracting approaches.
- Drove value delivery, cost optimization, and risk management across the full contract lifecycle.
- Embedded sustainability requirements into sourcing, contracting, and supplier management.
- Partnered closely with global business, engineering, legal and supply chain stakeholders to ensure compliant and reliable outcomes.
- Provided market intelligence, benchmarking, and strategic insights to support long-term category decisions.
Procurement Delivery Lead / Category Delivery Specialist
BP AGT
Baku
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Led end-to-end procurement delivery for assigned categories, ensuring safe, compliant and competitive sourcing outcomes.
- Executed sourcing events, negotiations and contract awards in line with category and business strategies.
- Managed supplier performance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supported operations through effective contract management, extensions, and governance processes.
- Acted as key interface between business stakeholders, procurement, legal and finance teams.
- Ensured adherence to BP procurement policies, controls and approval requirements.
Category Management & Procurement Specialist Roles
BP AGT
Baku
2010.01 - 2019.01
- Progressively responsible roles across category management, sourcing and contracting within procurement and supply chain.
- Developed contracting strategies and supported competitive tendering and bid evaluations.
- Drafted and administered contracts, including claims, variations and supplier communications.
- Supported category plans through market analysis, supplier assessments and cost modelling.
- Worked closely with legal and commercial teams to ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
Early Procurement & Supply Chain Roles
BP AGT
Baku
2007.01 - 2010.01
- Supported procurement and supply chain activities across sourcing, supplier coordination and contract administration.
- Assisted with procurement processes, documentation, approvals and reporting.
- Built strong foundations in procurement governance, compliance and operational support.
- Gained early exposure to oil & gas supply chain operations and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply
CIPS
2007.01 - 2009.01
Master Certificate - Project Management
George Washington University / Khazar University
2014.03 - 2015.12
Master's Degree (Honours) - International Law
Baku State University
2004.09 - 2006.12
Bachelor's Degree (Honours) - International Law
Baku State University
2000.09 - 2004.06
Skills
- Category Strategy & Management
- Strategic Sourcing & Tendering
- Commercial & Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship & Performance Management
- Stakeholder Management (Global / Matrix Organizations)
- Cost Optimization & Value Delivery
- Procurement Governance & Compliance
- Sustainability & Low-Carbon Procurement
Languages
Azerbaijani
Native
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
- Led development and execution of global category strategies for Aviation and Transportation Support Systems.
- Translated global strategies into regional and local delivery plans aligned with BP governance.
- Embedded sustainability and compliance requirements across sourcing and contracting activities.
- Tracked and reported value delivery from category strategy implementation.
- Provided procurement expertise, market intelligence, and supplier insights to Category Managers and stakeholders.
- Managed stakeholder engagement across Category, Delivery, GBS, and Business-facing teams.
- Supported safe, compliant, and timely sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management.
Timeline
Senior Technology Procurement Specialist – Customer & Products
BP Global
2024.01 - 2026.01
Procurement Delivery Lead / Category Delivery Specialist
BP AGT
2019.01 - 2024.01
Master Certificate - Project Management
George Washington University / Khazar University
2014.03 - 2015.12
Category Management & Procurement Specialist Roles
BP AGT
2010.01 - 2019.01
Advanced Diploma - Procurement & Supply
CIPS
2007.01 - 2009.01
Early Procurement & Supply Chain Roles
BP AGT
2007.01 - 2010.01
Master's Degree (Honours) - International Law
Baku State University
2004.09 - 2006.12
Bachelor's Degree (Honours) - International Law
Baku State University
2000.09 - 2004.06