Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager
Location: Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives and manage high-value sourcing operations. This role will oversee supplier relationships, drive cost-efficiency, enhance operational excellence, and support the organization's long-term procurement strategy. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, commercial insight, and strong analytical capabilities to optimize the end-to-end procurement process.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business goals
- Lead supplier negotiations, contract development, and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Identify and leverage economies of scale to maximize value across procurement activities
- Foster strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders at executive and managerial levels
- Lead cost-saving programs and enhance cash flow across categories and business units
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance to manage risks and uncover opportunities
- Champion continuous improvement and work simplification to increase efficiency
- Optimize supplier performance metrics, procurement tools, and processes
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies
- Collaborate cross-functionally to remove organizational barriers and enhance service delivery
- Mentor and guide procurement staff, cultivating a high-performance team culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
- Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, including 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus
- Proven track record of managing complex procurement projects and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Strong experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Deep knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), supplier risk management, and purchasing benchmarking
- Exceptional negotiation and communication skills
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess market conditions and drive data-based decisions