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Anuar Ulanov

Anuar Ulanov

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Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with a proven track record in optimizing sourcing strategies, driving cost savings, and strengthening supplier relationships. Skilled at balancing multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to exceed objectives. Known for collaborative work cultures, empowering colleagues, and delivering bottom-line results. Committed to continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and staying ahead of industry trends.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Senior Application Support Engineer

GEP Worldwide
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw complex escalations, leveraging advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis in close collaboration with Chevron teams to ensure rapid resolution and minimal disruption to procurement workflows.
  • Monitored and optimized application performance by identifying bottlenecks, implementing improvements, and maintaining high reliability and scalability for Chevron’s procurement platform.
  • Managed the full incident and problem lifecycle using JIRA, prioritizing tickets, coordinating with key stakeholders, and providing timely, transparent communication.
  • Streamlined support processes and documentation to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
  • Mentored junior engineers, instilling best practices, encouraging knowledge sharing, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Contributed strategic insights to product and engineering teams, driving enhancements and ensuring GEP’s solutions remained secure, compliant, and innovative for Chevron’s global operations.

Senior Sourcing Analyst

GEP Worldwide
06.2021 - 11.2023
  • Led end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for clients such as Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, and Bayer, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering measurable cost savings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and process standardization across various spend categories.
  • Managed supplier relationships by conducting market research, benchmarking, and negotiations to secure optimal value and mitigate risks.
  • Developed and implemented data-driven sourcing strategies, leveraging e-procurement tools to optimize supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices while fostering strong partnerships with internal teams and external suppliers.

Procurement Specialist

Asahi Europe & International
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Managed contracts and procurement projects for multiple European regions, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and the Czech Republic.
  • Collaborated with category managers and team leads to standardize vendor management across five breweries, resulting in improved quality and operational consistency.
  • Established protocols and benchmarks for procurement processes, strengthening vendor relations and enhancing operational efficiency across multiple European markets.
  • Developed an end-to-end vendor enablement solution to automate the company’s procurement process, resulting in a 10% reduction in processing time.

Education

Business Administration -

Anglo-American University
01.2015 - 12 2017

Skills

Complex Problem Solving

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Certification

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Certified, SC&C Partner

Internships

  • Assistant of Senior Procurement Contract Specialist, Halliburton, Aktau
  • May 2016 — June 2016
  • Purchasing and managing inventory
  • Determine responsiveness and responsibility of proposed contractor
  • Assist in negotiation with potential suppliers
  • Perform of general duties/administrative work
  • Assistant of Senior Procurement Contract Specialist, JSC National Company «KazMunaiGas», Astana
  • June 2017 — August 2025
  • Assist in analyzing and evaluating proposals received
  • Assist in preparing contractual documents and negotiation of the contracts

Timeline

Operations Analytics, University of Pennsylvania

07-2025

GenAI in Data Analytics, Meta

07-2025

Senior Application Support Engineer

GEP Worldwide
11.2023 - 11.2024

Senior Sourcing Analyst

GEP Worldwide
06.2021 - 11.2023
Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Certified, SC&C Partner
02-2020

Procurement Specialist

Asahi Europe & International
03.2018 - 06.2021

Business Administration -

Anglo-American University
01.2015 - 12 2017

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