Procurement Specialist

With extensive experience in procurement, purchasing & logistics I am looking for a challenging responsibility as Procurement, Purchasing and Logistics specialist in order to continue and strengthen my career path

Feb 2004 – Jan 2008 Procurement Officer
Rapid Solutions Ltd
Baku, Azerbaijan
• Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing by their establishment
• Assess requirements of an establishment and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased
• Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
• Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems
• May hire, train or supervise purchasing clerks
• Identify vendors of materials, equipment or supplies
• Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services
• Negotiate or oversee the negotiation of purchase contracts
• Review and process claims against suppliers
• Arranging and monitoring the transportation and movement of goods
• Arrange for shipping documentation and oversee the scheduling and dispatching of goods and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Set performance goals, oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Develop plans and procedures for the transportation and storage of goods
• Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates

Nov 2003 - Feb 2004 Sales Manager
Aquamarine Assets Ltd
Baku, Azerbaijan
• Sales managers plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and other non-retail establishments.
• Marketing managers establish distribution networks for products and services, initiate market research studies and analyze their findings, assist in product development

Sep 2001 - Oct 2003 Sales Assistant
Petrochem Group Ltd
Baku, Azerbaijan
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Advise customers on use and care of merchandise, and provide advice concerning specialized products or services
• Estimate or quote prices, credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Sep 1998 - Jun 2001 Western University
Baku, Azerbaijan
BA in Business Administrations
The main emphasis of my degree was the study of the legal regulations associated with commerce and the economy of Azerbaijan.

Jan 2000 – Feb 2000 King’s School of English
London, UK

Jun 1997 - Jun 1998 Danville High School
Arkansas, USA

SKILLS
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Speak fluent English, Russian & Azeri languages
• Good experience in using Microsoft Office & Outlook

QUALIFICATIONS
Creativity and leadership
Organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in developing teams
REFERENCES

Available on request.