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