Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all procurement activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitor procurement activities and ensure timely award of contracts and amendments.
- Coordinate bidding, tender evaluation, negotiations, and vendor selection.
- Coordinate vendor due diligence assessments.
- Review Technical Evaluation Plans and Purchase Requisitions for quality and compliance.
- Monitor key procurement KPIs, including procurement lead time, tenders, direct awards, and amendments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable procurement procedures and guidelines.
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce turnaround time, and achieve cost savings.
- Act as the focal point for procurement-related matters and maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders and vendors.
Requirements
- Higher education degree in Economics, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
- Solid experience in Contracting and Procurement.
- Knowledge of international procurement procedures and guidelines; knowledge of Kazakhstan regulations is an advantage.
- Experience in vendor management, procurement compliance, and reporting.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of procurement planning, cost-saving methods, and negotiation strategies.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and decision-making skills.
- Results-oriented and able to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Good written and spoken English.
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