Procurement Specialist

Caterpillar Inc.

Almaty, Kazakhstan
On-site
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience in procurement sourcing category management
Strong stakeholder management in matrixed environment
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their Almaty, Kazakhstan location. The role involves improving procurement processes and collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices in a full-time, on-site capacity

Job Summary

  • You will help design, deploy, and improve procurement capabilities and processes that support the business in a dedicated region.
  • The role involves leading process improvement projects using lean methodologies and delivering implementation plans based on stakeholder requirements.
  • As a procurement technical lead, you will work across functions and present recommendations to senior leaders while acting as a team player.

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Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Specialist for their Almaty, Kazakhstan location. The role involves improving procurement processes and collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices in a full-time, on-site capacity.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in procurement sourcing category management
  • Strong stakeholder management in matrixed environment
  • Proven negotiation and supplier vendor management skills
  • Analytical capability to interpret data and build insights

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with procurement analytics and reporting tools
  • Exposure to cost management and budget planning
  • Familiarity with lean continuous improvement methods
  • Experience supporting procurement training playbooks
  • Team player with hands on approach essential

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Fluency in Kazakh, Russian, English, and Turkish preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems like SAP

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