Zulfiya Ualitkhanova
Senior Contracts Engineer
Astana
Summary
Highly skilled and results-driven professional with 13 years of experience in contract management and procurement within the Oil & Gas industry. Proven expertise in strategy development, tender preparation, supplier evaluation, and negotiation. Adept at executing agreements and managing contracts to optimize organizational outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Contracts Specialist in Production Operations
North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC)
2016 - 2021
- Optimized contracts through renegotiation efforts based on market changes or shifting business priorities approx by 10bln$.
- Provided expert consulting during contract processes, getting best outcome for both sides.
- Performed training programs for team members to develop their understanding of contract management best practices.
Senior Contracts Specialist in IT/IM Department
North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC)
2013 - 2016
- Was responsible for preparing and launching bids (package development, receipt, acknowledgement, clarification, evaluation (technical & commercial), award
- Managed project with amount - $100-500MM
- Lead bid proposal review meetings, site visits
Advisor in Crude Shipment Capacity Project
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2012 - 2013
- Lead and organized monthly contract forum form MCP
- Improved processes by recommending operational changes
- Assisted in development of training materials for new advisors, improving overall team performance
- Provided support in negotiations and legal matters to help client negotiate complex business negotiations and legal issues
Contracts Specialist in Services Department
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2009 - 2011
- Formulated and executed TCO Master Service Agreements (above $25 MM), Non-standard Agreements, Contract Briefs and etc.
- Prepared internal controls STARS forms to obtain Anti-Corruption
- Coordinated with Internal Controls function on
Contractor Audit issue. Pre-qualify potential bidders. Prepared tender packages. Coordinated entire bid process until Contract award.
Contracts Formulator Assistant
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2008 - 2011
- Analyzed and distributed various Contract reports from access and Ariba database.
- Prepare documents for Vendor Address Book in JDE E1 Oracle
- Negotiate and obtain SME approvals for non-standard TCO Agreements.
- Assisted on launching bids, preparing all required documents for tender.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Kazakh University of International Relations & World Languages
Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan 09.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Contract management, Procurement, Negotiation skills
Courses
Contract principals and Administrations
(Chevron)
TCO Capital Projects Quality Audits Training
(Chevron)
TCO Capital Projects Quality Audits Training
and Top 10 Lessons Learned Trainings
(Chevron)
Chevron Cost Engineering Foundational
Training (Chevron)
Contractor required Insurance Training
(MARSH LLP)
MS Office Word and Excel Advance 2010
Should Cost Modeling (Shell)
Pricing Structure Training
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Kazakh University of International Relations & World Languages
09.2004 - 05.2008
Lead Contracts Specialist in Production Operations
North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC)
2016 - 2021
Senior Contracts Specialist in IT/IM Department
North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC)
2013 - 2016
Advisor in Crude Shipment Capacity Project
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2012 - 2013
Contracts Specialist in Services Department
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2009 - 2011
Contracts Formulator Assistant
Tengizchevroil LLP (Chevron)
2008 - 2011
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