Sabina Murgul
Baku
Summary
Dynamic procurement leader with a proven track record at Avenue AZ LLC, adept in negotiation and cost-reduction strategies. Excelled in cross-functional team leadership and supplier management, achieving significant cost savings. Renowned for critical thinking and team building, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and procurement effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Procurement
Avenue AZ LLC
02.2023 - Current
- Managed competitive bidding processes for high-value contracts using a structured approach to ensure transparency, fairness, and compliance with procurement policies.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Analyzed supplier contracts to confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved invoice and payment issues to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Developed annual budgets for the procurement department based on historical spend data, forecasting future needs, and aligning resources accordingly.
- Championed procurement best practices throughout the organization by providing training and support to stakeholders in areas such as contract management, supplier selection, or risk mitigation.
Senior Procurement Manager
Collezione Italia
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Oversaw contract negotiations with suppliers, securing advantageous terms that supported both operational needs and financial targets.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify opportunities for improving purchasing strategies, leading to better alignment with organizational goals.
- Implemented innovative inventory management techniques to reduce stock discrepancies and improve order accuracy.
- Spearheaded procurement process automation projects, reducing manual workload and increasing data accuracy.
- Championed sustainable sourcing initiatives that reduced environmental impact while maintaining quality standards across the supply chain.
- Aligned internal teams with brand guidelines, ensuring consistent representation of the company across all departments and touchpoints.
- Developed and executed branding campaigns to educate target audiences on product features, benefits and values.
- Streamlined brand messaging by creating and maintaining a consistent visual identity across all platforms.
- Managed budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for maximum return on investment in marketing initiatives.
- Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
Head of Procurement Department
Polimer Senaye Parki MMC
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Coordinated with global counterparts to leverage scale advantages in negotiations while maintaining local market relevance in product selection or service offerings.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services in line with project timelines.
- Monitored and managed procurement budget to control costs.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Reduced supply chain risks through thorough vendor assessments and continuous monitoring of performance metrics.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing strategic sourcing and supplier management techniques.
- Championed procurement best practices throughout the organization by providing training and support to stakeholders in areas such as contract management, supplier selection, or risk mitigation.
- Achieved substantial cost savings with the implementation of a centralized procurement system for better spend visibility and control.
- Developed annual budgets for the procurement department based on historical spend data, forecasting future needs, and aligning resources accordingly.
Brand Manager and Procurement
State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture
09.2014 - 04.2018
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new suppliers and emerging technologies that could enhance company operations or reduce costs.
- Achieved cost reductions while maintaining quality, by consolidating purchases and leveraging bulk buying opportunities.
- Managed cross-functional teams to evaluate and select new suppliers, enhancing product innovation and competitiveness.
- Improved supplier relationships and secured more advantageous payment terms by regularly reviewing and renegotiating contracts.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers, leading to cost savings and improved profit margins.
Assistant Director of Sales
Akkord Marmar Qranit MMC
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Collaborated with various departments to develop new products and services tailored to customer needs.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners such as distributors or suppliers to enhance overall service offerings.
- Presented product demonstrations to prospective clients, showcasing unique features and benefits of offerings.
- Managed a team of sales professionals, providing ongoing training and support to ensure high performance levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Decorator
Azerbaijan State University of Culture And Arts
Baku06-2000
Skills
- Negotiation expertise
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Category management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Supplier management
- Vendor acquisition
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Team building
- Product Knowledge
- Time management abilities
Languages
Azerbaijan
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Head of Procurement
Avenue AZ LLC
02.2023 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager
Collezione Italia
08.2019 - 02.2023
Head of Procurement Department
Polimer Senaye Parki MMC
04.2018 - 07.2019
Brand Manager and Procurement
State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture
09.2014 - 04.2018
Assistant Director of Sales
Akkord Marmar Qranit MMC
02.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Decorator
Azerbaijan State University of Culture And Arts
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