Senior Procurement and Purchasing Professional

We are a prominent technology company operating internationally, specializing in vehicle parts and accessories. With a considerable workforce, a well-established customer base, sustained profitability and continuous growth, we consistently strive to drive innovation forward. As part of our ongoing expansion efforts, we are currently in search of inventive, tech-savvy talents who are flexible and willing to relocate to one of our global locations. We are providing relocation packages and assistance to facilitate the transition. Consider joining our organization and contributing to our achievements We are looking for a Senior Procurement and Purchasing Professional This position requires relocation to Kazakhstan Job Description Search and select new partners according to priorities set; Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them to obtain the best prices; Control the terms of the contract in terms of assortment and consumer properties of the manufactured product; Develop supplier competition in existing categories within the procurement policy; Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make informed purchasing decisions; Risk Management; Verify compliance with product safety standards; Manage vendor databases with timely updates on changes in commercial terms. Requirements Completed higher education (full-time education); Good verbal and written Russian, English proficiency level B2 or higher; Experience of at least 3-5 years as a Purchase/Procurement Specialist or Strategic sourcing Specialist; Experienced in building long term relationships with suppliers; Experienced in negotiating at the top management level and using different negotiation strategies; Cross-functional collaboration (category management, logistics, marketing, sales, development); Systems thinking and strong analytical skills; Advanced Excel / Google sheets user (VPR, arrays, etc.) Will be an advantage - Chinese (HSK 3 or higher) What do we offer Competitive salaries based on your professional experience Fast growing international company with stable employment Annual vacation of 24 days and 1 additional day off on your birthday Monthly Allowance for cover the costs of medical insurance expenses Mental Wellbeing Program – the opportunity for free psychological counseling for you and your family members 24/7 hotline and online sessions Opportunities for advancement, further trainings (over 650 courses on soft and hard skills on our e-learning platform) and coaching Free English and German language classes Flexible working hours and hybrid work