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Shams Heydarova

Baku,Azerbaijan

Summary

I am a positive, reliable, and self-motivated Procurement Specialist with a background in managing procurement processes. I hold an MSc in Supply Chain and Logistics Management from the University of Warwick and a BSc in Finance from Azerbaijan State University of Economics. Known for my energy, good timekeeping, and willingness to learn new skills, I excel in both independent and team settings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Leading Procurement Specialist

Bir Ecosystem (Kapital Bank, PashaPay, Bir Market)
04.2026 - Current
  • Managed supplier onboarding and vendor documentation processes through Redimo and E-Procure platforms.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
  • Coordinated end-to-end procurement activities, including vendor communication, quotation analysis, and contract follow-up.
  • Monitored procurement requests and ensured compliance with internal procurement procedures and approval workflows.
  • Conducted market research and supplier evaluations to identify cost-effective and reliable procurement solutions.
  • Tracked orders, invoices, and delivery status to ensure timely fulfillment.

Leading Procurement Specialist

PashaPay LLC
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2024 - 04.2026
  • Managed IT procurement requests and coordinated purchases with vendors;
  • Collected and compared price quotations for IT equipment and services;
  • Prepared procurement documents and followed internal approval processes;
  • Communicated with vendors and internal teams regarding orders and deliveries;
  • Tracked orders, invoices, and delivery status to ensure timely fulfillment.
  • Contact person: Ali Ayvazov - Procurement Manager ali.ayvazov1989@gmail.com; +994 55 500 50 30

Procurement Specialist

Sumgait Technologies Park
Sumgait
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Accepting and executing procurement requests as per company's procedures;
  • Research of required materials in local and foreign markets;
  • Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, capability etc.;
  • Preparing daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required.
  • Contact person: Gahraman Abbasov - Procurement Manager Gahraman.abbasov440@gmail.com ; +994 50 245 66 01

Procurement Specialist

ABC-Telecom LLC (Kontakt Home)
Baku
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensuring the receipt, logging, and timely execution of purchase orders;
  • Perform sourcing, liaising, and negotiating with new and existing suppliers both in the local and international market;
  • Preparing contracts with obtaining specific contract documents;
  • Working with the finance team throughout the procurement cycle to assist with budgeting.
  • Contact person: Sevinj Abbasova - Head of Purchasing Department Sevinj.abbasova@abc-telecom.az ; +994 70 944 01 55

Procurement Assistant

Workplace Group LLC
Baku
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Receiving and processing PRs;
  • Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best pricing, terms, and conditions;
  • Carrying out complete contract and documentation cycle;
  • Buying materials/services on behalf of the company and its projects, optimizing costs, observing requested time limits and quality standards;
  • Carry out any other activities within the Supply Chain function as directed by the Manager.
  • Projects: 1. “Creative Center for Disabled People” 2. “Port Baku Towers Shareholder's Office” 3. “Brunello Cucinelli Store” 4. “Avromed Pharmacy (Zefir Mall)” 5. “Shamakhi VIP Villas” 6. “Property Tower Building”
  • Contact person: Rafig Bayov - Procurement Manager +994 55 559 88 89

Education

Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management

University of Warwick
Coventry, England
10.2023 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2018 - 06.2022

LANGUAGES

Azerbaijani
English
Russian

HONORS AND AWARDS

Winner of Azerbaijan State Scholarship Program 2022-2026, 1st place in the 'Promotion mechanisms of innovations in agrarian sector' thesis competition organized by the Agrarian Innovation Center and Ministry of Education Republic of Azerbaijan, 2022

PROFILES

http://www.linkedin.com/in/shams-heydarova

Timeline

Leading Procurement Specialist

Bir Ecosystem (Kapital Bank, PashaPay, Bir Market)
04.2026 - Current

Leading Procurement Specialist

PashaPay LLC
10.2024 - 04.2026

Master of Science - Supply Chain and Logistics Management

University of Warwick
10.2023 - 10.2024

Procurement Specialist

Sumgait Technologies Park
04.2023 - 09.2023

Procurement Specialist

ABC-Telecom LLC (Kontakt Home)
05.2022 - 04.2023

Procurement Assistant

Workplace Group LLC
02.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Azerbaijan State University of Economics
09.2018 - 06.2022
Shams Heydarova