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Gulzhan Nukenova

Contracts & Procurement Professional
Atyrau

Summary

Result-driven Contracts & Procurement professional with over 10 years of experience in the energy sector. Strong track record of negotiating multimillion-dollar cost savings, resolving complex contractual disputes and improving supplier delivery. Expert in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and cost optimization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Category Manager, Professional Services

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
07.2023 - Current
  • Enterprise supply chain management oversight for corporate services including but not limited to HR, Finance, Health & Medical, Learning and Development, Security, Legal, Media & Advertising IT and Telecom services.
  • Delivering high-impact savings through sourcing, contracting, and negotiations.
  • Managing strategic transition away from staff augmentation to managed services.
  • Drafted and negotiated variety of master and commercial agreements, led commercial strategies, and implemented P2P efficiencies to enable and deliver digital transformation within the organization.

Sourcing Consultant

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Acted as lead negotiations advisor for strategic service contracts including but not limited to Catering, Facility Management, Waste Management, Digital Consulting and Transportation.
  • Developed sourcing and negotiation strategies and plans aligned with business goals and supported by market intelligence.
  • Delivered training programs on sourcing and negotiations to over 150 employees, enhancing internal stakeholder capabilities in sourcing and negotiations.

Category Specialist, Wells

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Managed a portfolio of high-value strategic contracts within the Wells category including contracts for Land Rigs, Wireline/Slickline operations, Tubular Running, Stimulation & Coiled Tubing, Cementing, Drilling & Completion Fluids, Directional Drilling, Plug & Abandonment, OCTG etc.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives, leading to ~$25MM in annual savings through resource optimization and contract compensation improvements.
  • Led end-to-end sourcing activities, including bid package development, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, spend mapping, supplier relationship management.

Contracts Specialist, Wells and Capital Projects

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Managed end-to-end sourcing activities, including the development of bid packages, bid evaluations, and commercial negotiations, to address the business needs of Drilling & Completions and Capital Projects.
  • This encompassed engineering and construction contracts, contracts for supply of OCTG, drill bits, liner hangers, completion packers etc.

Contract Engineer, Production Operations

North Caspian Operating Company NV
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed and led delivery of production chemicals sourcing strategies and overseeing post-award contract management to support major offshore fields in Caspian Sea.
  • Managed inventory for specialty and commodity chemicals including demand forecasting, and reducing excess inventory, resulting in cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Process Advisor, Contracting Excellence

North Caspian Operating Company NV
11.2015 - 11.2017
  • Developed and implemented contracting and procurement manuals, guidelines, working instructions, contract templates improving adherence to corporate governance and ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
  • Acted as a single point of contact for all inquiries regarding efficient and complaint application of contracting processes across the company.
  • Developed a comprehensive Contract Holder Training program and delivered it to over 400 Contract Holders and Contracts Engineers across the company.

Procurement Specialist

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
09.2014 - 11.2015
  • Coordinated project procurement activities with total budget $200MM overseeing end-to-end purchasing processes, from bidding to contract award.
  • Oversaw and controlled post-award Purchase Order (PO) management process including expediting, inspection, materials management, PO kickoff and administration, closeout.

Education

Master of Science - Supply Chain And Logisitics Management

University of Warwick
04.2001 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Kazakh National Technical University
04.2001 - 01.2006

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Market analysis
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Category Planning & Management
  • Cost Optimization & Savings Realization
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Certification

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) Level 4 - Diploma

Timeline

Category Manager, Professional Services

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
07.2023 - Current

Sourcing Consultant

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
06.2022 - 06.2023

Category Specialist, Wells

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
06.2020 - 05.2022

Contracts Specialist, Wells and Capital Projects

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
05.2018 - 05.2020

Contract Engineer, Production Operations

North Caspian Operating Company NV
12.2017 - 05.2018

Process Advisor, Contracting Excellence

North Caspian Operating Company NV
11.2015 - 11.2017

Procurement Specialist

Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron JV in Kazakhstan)
09.2014 - 11.2015

Master of Science - Supply Chain And Logisitics Management

University of Warwick
04.2001 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunication Engineering

Kazakh National Technical University
04.2001 - 01.2006

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