Experience

GESCO Security

• Azerbaijan
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present



VERTEX

• Azerbaijan
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2022



PMD Hospitality

• Azerbaijan
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

   Led Procurement team (team of 3 people) and managing AZN 1.4MM/year spend.  Led Sourcing Event (solicitation of RFQ, negotiation, contracting) to ensure best commercial outcomes are achieved.  Implemented purchasing policies, procedures, and systems. Negotiated efficiencies and unit rate reductions with existing suppliers. Established min-maximum level on fast moving supplies to ensure sufficient operating supplies are in stock.  Led Procurement team (team of 3 people) and managing AZN 1.4MM/year spend.  Led Sourcing Event (solicitation of RFQ, negotiation, contracting) to ensure best commercial outcomes are achieved.  Implemented purchasing policies, procedures, and systems. Negotiated efficiencies and unit rate reductions with existing suppliers. Established min-maximum level on fast moving supplies to ensure sufficient operating supplies are in stock.



Matanat A Group of Companies

• Azerbaijan
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

   Led Procurement team (team of 5 people) and managing AZN 3MM/year spend.  Led Sourcing Event (solicitation of RFQ, negotiation, contracting) to ensure best commercial outcomes are achieved.  Negotiated efficiencies and unit rate reductions with existing suppliers.  Led Procurement team (team of 5 people) and managing AZN 3MM/year spend.  Led Sourcing Event (solicitation of RFQ, negotiation, contracting) to ensure best commercial outcomes are achieved.  Negotiated efficiencies and unit rate reductions with existing suppliers.



Quintessentially British Events

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers

• Warehouse and Administrative Manager

  • May 2014 - Sep 2015

   Managed warehouse operation of 3000 items with US$600K of annual value  Organizing the dispatch and delivery of goods whilst ensuring that they are stored securely as to avoid any damage. Managed warehouse budgets from draft to reconciliation,  Oversaw the planned maintenance of all warehouse space, vehicles, machinery and equipment required by Quintessentially events. Ensured Company's policies and vision and how the warehouse contributes to these. Stock control and Stock management responsibilities.



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Agent at US Embassy Baku, Azerbaijan

  • 2009 - 2014

   Procured a variety of commodities and services for USD 2,700,000/year.  Obtained specifications and estimated probable cost.  Led Sourcing Event (solicitation of RFQ, negotiation, contracting) to ensure best commercial outcomes are achieved.  Implemented purchasing policies, procedures, and systems. Negotiated efficiencies and unit rate reductions with existing suppliers. Established min-maximum level on fast moving supplies to ensure sufficient operating supplies are in stock.  Supplier’s Performance Management and Spend management Analyzed performance under contracts.  Developed and maintained market data relative to suppliers and prices. Replaced Procurement Supervisor during his absences.  Monitored operations of the section,



Peace Corps

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Services Officer

  • 2004 - 2009

   Managing of purchases worth of $ 1,000,000/year; Supply management; Inventory management; Purchasing and payment process management; Property maintenance and management of vehicles.  Managing of purchases worth of $ 1,000,000/year; Supply management; Inventory management; Purchasing and payment process management; Property maintenance and management of vehicles.



Land O'Lakes, Inc.

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2002

   Purchasing; Logistic supplies management.  Purchasing; Logistic supplies management.