Aygun Afandiyeva
@aygunafandiyeva
Experienced procurement and supply chain leader in oil, gas, and construction.
What I'm looking for
I am a procurement and supply chain professional with over a decade of experience delivering procurement, supply chain optimization, and project support across oil & gas and construction sectors. I have led procurement teams, negotiated supplier contracts, implemented purchasing strategies, and managed tender processes for multinational joint ventures and major operators.
My background includes roles from Purchasing Specialist to Procurement Lead, with hands-on experience in warehouse management, database coordination, vendor evaluation, cost reduction, and compliance with major corporate procurement standards. I am a safety-focused, collaborative leader with certifications in international procurement and active engagement in ethical procurement practices.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Lead
Caspian Geo LLC
Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)
Developed and implemented JV-aligned procurement strategies, prepared RFPs/RFQs, evaluated bids, ensured compliance with SOCAR and CNPC/BGP standards, and managed procurement risks and audits.
Senior Procurement Expert
Noble Energy Management LLC Group
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Managed tender identification and coordination, negotiated contracts, reviewed invoices, conducted market research and cost analysis, and maintained procurement records to support cost reduction and compliance.
Lead Purchasing Buyer
Azerbaijan Supermarket LLC
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Curated product selection, negotiated supplier prices, managed inventory and delivery schedules, and supported sales forecasting and vendor evaluation to optimize retail purchasing.
Senior Procurement Specialist
Absheron Hotel Group LLC
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Reviewed and authorized procurement documents, conducted market research and cost analysis, and trained staff on purchasing protocols to ensure compliance with state purchasing guidelines.
Procurement Team Lead
Superior Products Caspian LLC
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Led and trained the contracts & procurement team, prepared tender pricing and maintained tender records to ensure smooth handover to project teams and support commercial decision-making.
Senior Procurement Specialist
North West Construction LLC
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted vendor price comparisons, managed delivery schedules and invoice reviews, and evaluated vendor performance to ensure cost-effective procurement within budget constraints.
Database Coordinator, PSCM
BP
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Conducted database quality checks and developed complex departmental database applications, supported survey operations and produced documentation and reports to improve data integrity and usability.
Purchasing Specialist
McDermott Caspian Contractors, Inc.
Jun 2009 - Oct 2013 (4 years 4 months)
Managed warehouse inventory and national/international shipping for construction projects, negotiated supplier cost reductions, and supervised purchasing and warehouse staff to improve procurement efficiency.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CIPS
Certificate, Ethical Procurement and Supply
2023 - 2023
Completed CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply training in 2023.
IPSCMI
CIPP (Certificate), Procurement and Supply Chain
2020 - 2020
Completed CIPP (Certified International Procurement Professional) training from IPSCMI in 2020.
Azerbaijan University of Languages
Bachelor degree, Foreign Languages
2005 - 2009
Completed a bachelor degree at Azerbaijan University of Foreign Languages (now Azerbaijan University of Languages) from 2005 to 2009.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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