Procurement Specialist, Karshi

We are looking for Procurement Specialist, to join our team in Karshi

The role revolves around delivering measurable cost savings, minimizing supply chain risks, and aligning supplier capabilities with evolving business needs to acquire the best value. A key focus is on driving simplicity and sustainability in procurement practices while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

• Develop and implement flawless sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Lead category planning and execution to achieve cost reduction, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Conduct market research, supplier risk assessments, and sourcing events.
• Lead, manage, and support all procurement activities for goods and services relating to: Production sites, Corporate Services, Opex, Capital, Efficiency Projects, Central Services.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead, develop, and complete contract negotiations and manage supplier performance through critical metrics and service level agreements.
• Collaborate with internal collaborators to grasp procurement needs and ensure early engagement.
• Share procurement strategies and progress with collaborators and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with country regulations, including taxes, customs, etc.
• Ensure compliance with global and regional procurement policies.

As a Procurement Specialist, you already are or will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, CIPS qualification, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing roles.
• Experience in procurement and sourcing for large industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of SAP and eSourcing and analytical skills required tools is an advantage.
• Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborator management.
• Analytical approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and driven.
• Language skills required – English and Russian/Uzbek.