Sourcing Specialist

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
 

We are looking for an ambitious, high-impact Sourcing Specialist to manage critical local spend categories. This position is ideal for a professional who is driven to lead, possesses a strong analytical mindset, and is ready to make strategic decisions with a tangible business impact here in Kazakhstan.

This role requires a powerful blend of strategy, negotiation, and relationship management. You will be responsible for:

• Strategic Analysis & Optimization: Conduct rigorous analysis on local category cost bases and suppliers to deliver ambitious spend and efficiency targets.

• Supply Chain Leadership: Ensure seamless supply to the business and execute all aspects of local procurement.

• Negotiation Mastery: Own, manage, and actively negotiate local supplier relationships, making key sourcing decisions that impact our bottom line.

• Performance Elevation: Define and manage local supplier performance, focusing on continuous improvement in cost, innovation, and adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Market Expertise: Stay abreast of local and global market conditions and pricing trends to inform category strategy and guarantee supply continuity.

• Best Practice Implementation: Define and implement local category strategies, driving the adoption of best-in-class category management techniques consistent with our global procurement function.

• Compliance & Governance: Implement and monitor standards, processes, and tools, ensuring compliance with preferred supplier policies across the organization.

• Professional Development: Actively participate in local and central skill development activities, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Are you a MATCH? 

We are looking for a future strategic leader, not just an executor, with a proven background in driving results.

Core Requirements (Must Have):

Education: Higher or postgraduate education (Bachelor's or Master's) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Law.

Sourcing Experience: 3-5+ years of progressive experience in Procurement or Sourcing roles.

Language Proficiency: English – Intermediate/Fluent (essential for dealing with international standards and market data).

Strategic Competencies: Proven expertise in the following areas:

• Category & Sourcing Strategy

• Category & Market Expertise

• Supplier Selection, Qualification & Relationship Management

• Negotiation & Contract Knowledge

• Project Management

• Performance & Process Management (leveraging data, KPI, and digital tools)

• Financial Analysis (transversal application)

Desirable Skills (Good to Have):

• Experience in Planning & Expediting.

• Strong Data Analysis and reporting skills.

If you are ready to embrace challenges, lead complex negotiations, and build efficient systems, submit your CV today

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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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