Hi, I’m Emilya Abbaszade. I’m a procurement and business development professional with hands-on experience in vendor negotiation, RFQ management and ERP-driven purchasing across IT, oil & gas, marine, and education sectors. I enjoy turning market data into actionable buying decisions and building strong partnerships with suppliers to create value for cross-functional teams. Beyond procurement, I’m building a track record in business development and cross-border collaboration, supported by a Master in European Economic Studies and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Management. I’m fluent in multiple languages and thrive in dynamic, international environments where curiosity, problem-solving and clear communication drive results.

Emilya Abbaszade

Hi, I’m Emilya Abbaszade. I’m a procurement and business development professional with hands-on experience in vendor negotiation, RFQ management and ERP-driven purchasing across IT, oil & gas, marine, and education sectors. I enjoy turning market data into actionable buying decisions and building strong partnerships with suppliers to create value for cross-functional teams. Beyond procurement, I’m building a track record in business development and cross-border collaboration, supported by a Master in European Economic Studies and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Management. I’m fluent in multiple languages and thrive in dynamic, international environments where curiosity, problem-solving and clear communication drive results.

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Hi, I’m Emilya Abbaszade. I’m a procurement and business development professional with hands-on experience in vendor negotiation, RFQ management and ERP-driven purchasing across IT, oil & gas, marine, and education sectors. I enjoy turning market data into actionable buying decisions and building strong partnerships with suppliers to create value for cross-functional teams.

Beyond procurement, I’m building a track record in business development and cross-border collaboration, supported by a Master in European Economic Studies and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Management. I’m fluent in multiple languages and thrive in dynamic, international environments where curiosity, problem-solving and clear communication drive results.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced
Azerbaijani
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior Procurement Specialist (full-time) at Sofcon Group
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Reached out to vendors, received commercial offers and analyzed them with interns; Drafted and issued RFQs to approved suppliers in oil & gas and marine industries; Negotiated with vendors to reach consensus on optimal commercial and technical offers.
IT Procurement Assistant (part-time, 50% FTE) at Azerconnect LLC
July 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Created and sent RFQs to suppliers to gather pricing and terms; Negotiated with vendors (portfolio of 10-15) regarding MOQs, sales and delivery conditions, usually securing 5-10% discount depending on scope; Researched local and Asian tech markets for data-driven supplier selection; Generated POs; Provided administrative assistance including RFQs, POs, monthly reports, and vendor communications.
Business Development Intern (remote, part-time) at moduulo oü
February 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Researched and catalogued 100 potential partners in the fintech sector to support business expansion; Created a comprehensive communication strategy for social media and email outreach campaigns, generating 15-20% of the leads.
Sales and Administrative Assistant (part-time, 50% FTE) at UPC LLC (DersEvi - University preparation courses)
October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Handled client communication, customer support, product promotion, and contract management (via 1C system); Managed 50+ contracts at peak; conducted face-to-face consultations with parents and students; served as main contact for queries.

Education

Master of European Economic Studies at College of Europe, Brugge
August 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Bachelor of Business Administration & Management at Azerbaijan State University of Economics & Université de Montpellier
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

McKinsey Forward Program
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
EY Audit School
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail