Procurement and Contract Specialist

• Contract Activities:
• At pre-contract stage, the work involves the review of the Client’s standard contract conditions and the associated bid documentation and if necessary, the proposal of alternative text/clauses or comments to these conditions and bid documents, including reviews of issues associated with legal matters, risk management, tax and accounting, cost and scheduling, engineering and construction personnel as conditions precedent to submitting bid documentation to the Client for final approval. Thereafter, the work entails coordinating the preparation and submission of the invitation-to-bid (ITB) packages to bidders, including processing clarifications from bidders, preparation of bid evaluation programs, contractual evaluation of bids and negotiation with bidders, leading to contract preparation and the award of contracts.
• At post-award stage, the work includes conducting kick – off meetings, administration of the assigned contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, coordinating all contract submittals and correspondence, preparation of amendments to contracts, contractual letters for Client, contract interpretation as necessary, preparation and processing of Change Orders, assisting in the resolution of claims and the eventual close out together with constructive feedback on Lessons Learned from the Contract Development and Administration activities.
• Procurement activities:
• Identify reliable suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors.
• Evaluate supplier performance, negotiate terms, and secure the best possible pricing and quality.
• Coordinate and execute procurement strategies in alignment with company goals.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and contracts.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Analyze market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation.
• Coordinate with logistics teams to ensure timely delivery and distribution of goods.
• Generate reports on procurement activities, costs, and supplier performance.
• Work closely with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.
• Work closely with internal departments to coordinate needs and specifications.

• Must have sound knowledge and understanding of contractual terms and conditions.

• Must have good contract and commercial awareness.

• Familiar with all phases of EPC Contracts.

• Awareness of compliance and audit processes.

• Ability to identify changes and improvements to contract procedures to reflect Client’s changing requirements.

• Ability to initiate and promote the function of contract administration throughout the validity of the contracts.

• Ability to work without supervision.

• Knowledge of computer based systems including Microsoft Office or equivalent software packages.

• Be proactive, a self-starter and ability to work without supervision.

• Systematic thinker and good organizational skills/ time management.

• Strong personality with ability to be firm and persuasive and influence without authority.

• Team player within and across functions.

• Sensitive to Client’s requirements and Client-focused.

• Bachelor/Master degree in finance or technical is minimum requirement.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and market research techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working directly with main clients is preferred.

• Almaty, 5/2

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