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Sofi Basiladze

@sofibasiladze

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Experienced procurement leader specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and cost optimization.

Georgia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership procurement role where I can drive strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier partnerships in a collaborative, results-driven, fast-paced company that values process improvement and team development.

I am an experienced procurement professional with over nine years in public and private sectors, currently leading procurement as Head of Procurement. I develop and implement procurement strategies that reduce costs, improve supplier efficiency, and secure long-term agreements aligned with business goals.

Previously I managed monthly supply for SOCAR Georgia Petroleum—equipping 100+ petrol stations—and led full-cycle public tenders at Georgian State Electrosystem, ensuring compliance with national procurement legislation. I mentor teams, streamline cross-functional processes, and bring analytical thinking and effective communication to fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Procurement

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Smartsoft Gaming

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Led the procurement team and mentored staff while implementing strategies that reduced costs and maintained quality. Negotiated long-term supplier agreements and improved supplier efficiency to reduce supply‑chain risk.

Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Cost Optimization Procurement Team Leadership Supplier Performance

Procurement Manager

SOCAR Georgia Petroleum

May 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Managed monthly supply chain across headquarters, service centers, and over 100 petrol stations. Prepared and executed tenders to secure strategic procurements and managed fleet renewals to ensure operational readiness.

Tender Management Strategic Sourcing Vendor Management Contract Management Supply Chain Management

Senior Procurement Specialist

Georgian State Electrosystem

Mar 2016 - May 2022 (6 years 2 months)

Managed full-cycle public procurement for state-significant energy projects, ensuring compliance with Georgian public procurement legislation and executing tenders and contracts. Coordinated with domestic and international energy companies to support strategic objectives.

Contract Negotiation Regulatory Compliance Strategic Sourcing Risk Management Stakeholder Management Energy Sector Procurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Caucasus University

Business Administration, Business Administration

Activities and societies: Certificates: State Procurement (State Procurement Agency of Georgia); IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Advanced (C1); FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) finalist. Languages: Georgian (native), English (C2), Russian (B2).

Completed studies in Business Administration at Caucasus University in Tbilisi, Georgia.