Procurement Specialist responsible for:

- Develop and manage quotes for new and existing vendors, recommend improvements to delivery processes, handle purchase order requests, and oversee change orders in alignment with ERP procedures.
- Conduct regular vendor visits, facilitate supplier audits, support customer requirements, perform vendor risk assessments, and foster strong supplier relationships.
- Design and implement cost-effective procurement strategies, monitor inventory levels for repair parts and supplies, identify vendors for new requirements, evaluate purchase requisitions, and ensure compliance with ISO purchasing standards.
- Manage purchase orders from approved sources, secure necessary approvals, oversee procurement of goods and services for corporate offices, and obtain competitive quotations from selected vendors.
- Track and follow up on purchase orders with suppliers and customers, coordinate pricing requests with vendors, monitor bidding activities, and recommend optimal sourcing solutions for corporate operations.
- Control purchasing costs, ensure target achievement, conduct market tests, and collaborate with engineering and sales teams to resolve supplier-related issues and improve procurement strategies.
- Provide training to team members, design effective systems and procedures, maintain up-to-date knowledge of key procurement data, and ensure efficient production planning and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze samples and technical drawings, perform calculations to meet requirements, coordinate with vendors to design products to specifications, and build professional relationships to negotiate optimal pricing and value for all products.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement or a similar role.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced user of Excel, Word, Power Point
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Russian.

Behavior:

• Safety conscious
• Open-minded and determined to achieve goals
• Effective communication skills
• Initiative-taking, energetic with an elevated level of responsibility and loyalty
• Collaborator
• Willingness to travel and develop relationships

Location:

Astana, Kazakhstan

Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and team-oriented environment.
Impactful Work: Make significant contributions to the company's success. Commitment to Sustainability: Join a company that prioritizes environmental and social responsibility. Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking company.

Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.