Zhala Aliyeva
Baku,Azerbaijan
Summary
Procurement professional with expertise in sourcing and negotiating contracts, ensuring cost-effective purchasing. Adept at managing supplier relationships and coordinating with internal teams to streamline procurement processes. Skilled in analysing market trends and implementing strategic purchasing initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Specialist
Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC
Baku
06.2023 - Current
- Source and purchase aircraft parts, components, and consumables.
- Procure maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
- Buy ground support equipment and aviation-related tools.
- Identify approved aviation suppliers and manufacturers.
- Evaluate vendors based on safety, certifications, pricing, and reliability.
- Ensure suppliers meet aviation industry standards (e.g., OEM approvals)
- Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
- Ensure purchased parts match aircraft technical specifications.
- Verify compatibility and airworthiness requirements
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers.
- Manage long-term agreements with OEMs and distributors.
- Monitor budgets and control procurement costs.
- Track deliveries of aircraft parts and materials.
- Ensure timely supply to avoid aircraft downtime (AOG situations).
- Manage stock levels of critical components.
- Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and traceability of parts.
- Support audits from aviation authorities and internal compliance teams.
- Handle urgent procurement cases when aircraft is grounded.
- Expedite sourcing and delivery of critical spare parts.
Organization of Teaching Specialist
National Aviation Academy
Baku City
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Directly organises day-to-day teaching work.
- Assigns courses and teaching loads to instructors.
- Monitors teaching quality and lesson schedules.
- Manage specific courses or programs.
- Ensure consistency of teaching methods and assessments.
Financial Manager
Mina Group-20 MMC
Baku City
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance and control costs.
- Analyze variances between planned and actual results.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Present financial results to management.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Oversee bookkeeping, general ledger, and reconciliations.
- Coordinate audits and work with external auditors.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance against key financial indicators.
- Enhanced revenue recognition processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of income reporting.
- Developed financial models to support decision-making on investment opportunities and capital projects.
- Kept up-to-date with changes in financial regulations and legislation that may impact company or future financial decision-making.
Accountant
IDEA PARTNER MMC
Baku
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepare and maintain financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
- Ensure all financial records are accurate and up to date.
- Track income, expenses, and financial activities
- Create budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Advise management on cost reduction and financial planning.
- Prepare and file tax returns.
- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
- Keep up with changes in tax rules.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
- Monitor cash flow and manage company funds.
Assistant Accountant
İDEA PARTNER MMC
Baku
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Record financial transactions (income, expenses, invoices).
- Prepare and process invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Help with accounts payable& accounts receivable (who the company owes / who owes the company).
- Reconcile bank statements (check that records match the bank)..
- Maintain spreadsheets and accounting software data.
- File and organize financial documents.
Education
M.Sc - Economy and Law / Management
National Aviation Academy
01-2023
B.Sc - Russian Economics School/Economics and Business
Azerbaijan State University of Economics
01-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Power Point
- AMASIS
- Airbus World
- FlyEmbraer
- MyBoeingFleet
- AMOS
- SATAIR
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
- Vendor evaluation
- Budget management
- Inventory control proficiency
Personal Information
Citizenship: Azerbaijani
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Russian
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Procurement Specialist
Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC
06.2023 - Current
Organization of Teaching Specialist
National Aviation Academy
05.2022 - 05.2023
Financial Manager
Mina Group-20 MMC
05.2020 - 11.2021
Accountant
IDEA PARTNER MMC
05.2019 - 05.2020
Assistant Accountant
İDEA PARTNER MMC
01.2019 - 05.2019
M.Sc - Economy and Law / Management
National Aviation Academy
B.Sc - Russian Economics School/Economics and Business
Azerbaijan State University of Economics