Procurement Specialist (indirect and direct)

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Location: [Almaty/Kazakhstan]  |  Work model: [On-site]  |  Employment type: [Full-time]  |  Level: [Specialist]
About the role
You will help design, deploy, and improve procurement capabilities and processes that support the business in a dedicated region—partnering with stakeholders to deliver scalable tools, standards, and best practices. Looking for experienced Indirect Procurement professional in fields of Contract redlining, negotiation and compliance.  
What you’ll do
•    Lead process improvement and capability projects (lean, tools, systems, market insights).
•    Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements (voice of business/customer) and deliver implementation plans.
•    Contribute to standardized best practices, services/offerings, tools, and training.
•    Act as a procurement technical lead—working across functions and presenting recommendations to senior leaders across different countries such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan.
What we’re looking for
•    Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
•    Experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, or contracts management.
•    Strong stakeholder management in a matrixed/global environment.
•    Proven negotiation and supplier/vendor management skills.
•    Analytical capability—able to interpret data, build insights, and present recommendations.
•    Comfortable leading projects and driving process improvement.
•    Team player with hands on approach essential.
Preferred
•    Experience with procurement analytics and reporting tools.
•    Exposure to cost management and budget planning.
•    Familiarity with lean/continuous improvement methods.
•    Experience supporting or delivering procurement training, playbooks, or standard processes.
Languages
•    Kazakh
•    English
•    Turkish (preferred)
IT skills
•    Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
•    Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa or others
•    Experience with spend management/procurement tools (e.g., e-sourcing, contract management, P2P platforms)

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