Senior procurement specialist (Talent pool)

Описание

Zhansaya Ablakim
Senior Contract Specialist and tender Specialist /Contract Engineer/ Contract
Manager

zhansaya.ab555@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/zhansaya -ablakim
+7 775 313 05 52
01/09/ 1989
Single
Astana/ Atyrau , Kazakhstan

Personal Summary
 Contract Specialist with over 10 years of work experience in the pre - and post -award contract
management .
 Develop Contracting Strategy , Develop Contract, Analyse Markets and Cost Models, Supplier
Management, Deal Making and Negotiation, Subcontract Management , Local Content, Process,
Systems, Information and Data Management, Manage Sourcing Process, Develop Supply Chain
Technical stage , Business Partnering and Demand Management, Materials Management and
Warehouse Operations, Customs Regulation, Risk Identification . Cost and schedule control activities
ensuring compliance with the Company’s establ ished procedures and policies, C ontract t erms.
 Preparation , formation a package of tender documentation and participation in prequalification
procedures , bid processing management, responsibilities in pre/post award contract management stage
and work in large Projects within the Oil&Gas sector .
Experience

Tender and Information Resources Manager/Contract Manager
2025 April – June 2025 / “KAZAKH MINERAL TECHNOGIZ” LLP / “FAKOOR SANAT TE HRAN
EGINEERING Co.” FST , Astana, KZ

Project: Mining : KAZminerals, Kazakhmys Corporation , Eurasian Resources Group, Join Stock Company
“Qarmet”, East Mineral Resources LLP , Ministry of the Republic Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and
other Iranian EPC projects / Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industries : Farzanegan Condensate Refinery, Iran
(EPC). Projects: www.fstco.com ; www.kazakhmineraltechnogiz.com .
 Preparation, monitoring and signing of all types of Memorandums, Non -Disclosure Agreements,
Agreements and major Contracts. Work as part of a team of a Contracting and Procurement staff in the
provision of CP services to Business throughout the contract’s pre - and post -award stages of the CP
process. Ensure contracts are executed in compliance with Contract terms and conditions, Scope of
Work, Project Schedule, KPIs, Company’s Supply Chain and other appropriate procedures .
 Monitoring of specialized website s, trading platforms for announcement of state and commercial open
competitions, tenders, electronic auctions. Registration on the above mentioned sites . Assessment of the
economic feasibility of participation in tenders, and, based on the results, prepara tion of a report in
English for making a decision on participation in tenders. Familiarization with the necessary tender

documentation, study of requirements. Analysis of the technical part of applications for compliance
with current procurement legislatio n. Conducting negotiations and correspondence with customers and
competition organizers. Conducting an analysis of auctions in the metallurgy and mining industry.
 Preparation of an annual report on the distribution of the budget in the field of metallurgy and mining
industry in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including the attraction of investments.
Preparation of draft letters, requests and other documents on behalf of the Director and Founder,
ensuring coordination of drafts with management. Taking part in business negotiations, conducting
business correspondence in accordance with the standards.
Senior Contract and tender Specialist
2023 September – August 2024 / “FSSA LLP ”, Atyrau, KZ
Reason of resign – Reduction due to completion of projects .

Project : The North Caspian Project the first major onshore and offshore oil and gas development in
Kazakhstan located in Atyrau city . The Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project -Wellhead Pressure
Management Project (FGP -WPMP) Tengiz oilfield, Kazakhstan, Atyrau city. The Dunga oil and gas field
project located in the Tupkaragan di strict of the Mangis tau region. Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V.
(KPO) one of the largest oil and gas condensate fields located in northwest Kazakhstan . KMG
Drilling&Services – the field project of drilling operations, providing a wide range of production services for
dr illing and construction of oil wells in the Kazakh sector of the Caspian Sea.
 Work as part of a team of a Contracting and Procurement staff in the provision of CP services to
Business throughout the contract’s pre - and post -award stages of the CP process. Ensure contracts are
executed in compliance with Contract terms and conditions, Scope of Work, Project Schedule, KPIs,
Company’s Supply Chain and other appropriate procedures .
 Assist Contract Owner and Contract Holder in completion of Contract Owner/ Holder Appointment
Letters . Provide support to Contracts Engineers and Business during Contract pre -award activities as
may be requested . Prepare and lead external kick -off meetings with Clients, Contractor s to align on the
Contract terms and conditions, deliverables, change & payment process, KPIs, HSSE, Local Content
and other contract requirements . Support Contractor’s mobilization in line with the Contract terms .
Ensure that RFI, tendering, bid clarification, evaluation and recommendation for award processes are in
compliance with the procedures governing the activities of company .
 Ensure that Contractor has provided and maintains up -to-date copies of insurance certificates and/or
required bank guarantees, performance bonds, procedures, policies, tax residence certificates in case of
non -resident contractors, reconciliation acts, local content reports, contractor HSSE management plans,
certificates, permissions, registers, Subcontractor’s list and their terms and conditions, Key Personnel
etc. Closely work with Clients and Contractors on all contract related matters, issue requests for
quotations, evaluate provided quotes, place Purchase Orders, as applicable . Complete a Request for
Goods and Services form, create and close Purchase Orders in CP syste ms, create Call -off Orders in
line with the Company’s Requisition -to-Pay process, Supply Chain Procedures and Contract terms .
 Verify completeness and correctness of invoices, advance/ bonus payments, credit notes, milestone
payment certificates to be in line with the Contract terms . Monitoring issue of notices of suspension/
cancellation/ termination; compliance with liquidated damages/penalties, timely reporting of non -
compliances and addressing them to responsible units, reviewing claims . Provide nece ssary reporting
to Contract Holder related to contract execution . Maintain all necessary Invoice, Call -off, Variation
Orders’, Purchase Order Logs .
 Initiate and manage contract close -out process ensuring all relevant contract close -out certificates and
documents are accurate, complete and in place. Ensure technical closure of Contracts and Purchase
Orders in CP systems by Finance Master Data Management team . Perform other tasks as may be
requested by the Line Supervisor . To completely and timely carry o ut tasks/instructions within the

framework of the above job responsibilities.
Contract Specialist
2022 May – 2023 August / “ Tenaz Man agement LLP”, Atyrau, KZ
Reason of resign – job offer from “FSSA LLP ”

Project : The North Caspian Project the first major onshore and offshore oil and gas development in
Kazakhstan located in Atyrau city. The Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project -Wellhead Pressure
Management Project (FGP -WPMP) Tengiz oilfield, Kazakhstan, Atyra u city. Karachaganak Petroleum
Operating B.V. (KPO) one of the largest oil and gas condensate fields located in northwest Kazakhstan.
 Implement robust CP strategies to secure third party services and materials in compliance with
schedule, quality requirements and on best commercial terms . Drafting new contracts using
agreement template, ensures contracts execution in accordance of company procedures ( Costs and
Schedule control – sending reports to contract holders). Provide robust support to Contract
Owner/Holder at the pre - and post -award contract stage. Work as part of a team of contracting and
procurement staff in the provision of CP services throughout the pre and post award stages of the CP
process.
 Develop, draft and implement contracti ng and commercial strategies and obtain the requisite
approvals for such strategies from management. Ensure clients and contractors prequalification .
Support development and implement the approved CP strategy in tender and contract documentation .
Ensure c ontract changes are in line with CP process .
 Ensure all amendment requests are dealt with in a timely manner and all contractual matters are
addressed to avoid undue escalation and claims . Manage clients and contractors relationship in a way
that creates an environment for win -win dialogues/exchanges . Assist Contract Holder in developing a
Company Estimate. Handover contract to Contract Owner/Contract Holder Support team after
contract award. Organization contract close out documentation.
Contract Specialist / Project Manager
2020 October – 2022 May / “KMS BUSINESS LLP ”, Atyrau, KZ
Reason of resign – job offer from “ Tenaz Management LLP”

Project: The Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project -Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP -
WPMP) Tengiz oilfield, Kazakhstan, Atyrau city.
 Providing advice to the Project Team regarding terms and conditions of the Main Contract with t he
Customers and Subcontractors. Support Contract Holder in Contract audits and timely provide all
contract related documentation to internal/ external auditors’ queries . Contract review, preparation of
contract matrix and distribution of Contract documents to the appropriate project departments,
maintaining personal files of employees. Organization of in the direction of the project. Development of
a work plan and of a project schedule. Ensure systems and tools are always up to date.
 Assessment and settlement of disputes in accordance with Subcontract provisions. D evelop and analyse
contracts documentation including re view and contribution to contractual scope of work . Ensure that all
required guarantees, insurance and tax certificates and other documentation have been provided to the
Client.
 Compliance with contractual work : coordination, approval process within the c ompany, as well as
conducting and monitoring negotiations with customers. Organization and format ion of a package of
documents as per request of Client. Keeping weekly and monthly timesheets. Regulation and control of
accounts receivable with counterpar ties .

Contracts and tender documents Specialist
2019 November – 2020 October / “Almas Semser LLP” , Atyrau, KZ
Reason of resign – job offer from “KMS BUSINESS LLP ”
Project: The North Caspian Project the first major onshore and offshore oil and gas development in
Kazakhstan located in Atyrau city. The Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project -Wellhead Pressure
Management Project (FGP -WPMP) Tengiz oilfield, Kazakhstan, Atyr au city. Kaz Minerals Bozhakol Mining&
Metals Production in Pavlodar region Kazakhstan
 Responsible for Pre/Post Award Contract Management and Administration, for all Procurement and
Subcontracts activities . Develop, draft and implement contracting and commercial strategies and
obtain the approvals from management, line manager . Preparation Organization and formation of a
package of tender documentation and ensure participation in prequalification procedures .
 Ensure that RFI, tendering, perform bid cla rification for award processes are in compliance with
company procedures. Work with the CP team, develop a company estimate, develop market
research, and ensure contract changes and all amendment requests, handover contact to contract
holder support team after contract award.
 Negotiation and Deal Making with Clients and Contractors. Conducting contract work, its
coordination and systematization in the Company . Provide support to Contracts Engineers and
Business during Contract pre -award activities as ma y be requested . Maintain all necessary Invoice,
Call -off, Va riation Orders’, Purchase Orders. Initiate and manage contract close -out process
ensuring all relevant contract close -out certificates and documents are accurate, complete and in
place. Ensure technical closure of Contracts and Purchase Orders in CP systems by Finance Master
Data Management team .

Contract Specialist / Contract Department
2017 Febrary – 2018 January / INTRA Servi ces Group of Companies “FMS LLP”, Atyrau, KZ

Project: The North Caspian Project the first major onshore and offshore oil and gas development in
Kazakhstan located in Atyrau city. The Tengizchevroil (TCO) Future Growth Project -Wellhead Pressure
Management Project (FGP -WPMP) Tengiz oilfield, Kazakhstan, Atyrau city. At yrau Oil Refinery (ANPZ) is
one of the three leading oil refineries in Kazakhstan. Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) is a major
international crude oil transportation project with the participation of Russia, Kazakhstan and leading
international oil and ga s companies. Embamunaigas JSC project: the main activities is a geological
exploration, development of oil and gas fields, oil and gas production, oil and gas preparation.

 Ensure that contractual terms and conditions are defined in accordance with Company requirements
and governance . Develop and analyse contracts documentation including review and contribution to
contractual scope of work . M anage all the contracting phases in coordination with Contract
Holder(s) and other involved functions, as ap propriate .
 Ensure that all contract related documentation is transferred, and Contract Handover Checklist has been
appropriately completed in line with Company’s relevant procedures . To lead Kick -Off meeting with
Clients and Contract Holder . Timely and carefully monitor Contractor’s compliance with the contract
terms and conditions, Scope of Work, Project Schedule, compensation, and payment schedule, KPIs,
Company’s Supply Chain and other appropriate procedures .
 Provide contractual / commercial advice to the Contract Holder . Attend meetings with Contractors at
which contractual / commercial matters may be discussed . Ensure all required guarantees, insurance and
tax certificates provided to the Client. Verify the completeness and correctness of the invoice, advance/
bonus payments, credit notes, milestone payment certificates to be in line with the contract terms .
Completely and timely carry ou t tasks/instructions within the framework .

Education

2015 -20 17 Higher education : Atyrau State University, Kazakhstan, Bachelor of Economics and Business

Software skills

MS Word, MS Excel, SAP, Power Point, MS Outlook , 1C, Tender Platforms, Documentolog , Ariba
Languages

Kazakh -fluent (native)
Russian -fluent
English – Upper Intermediate

Licenses / Certifications

 CBS “Time Management”, January 2021
 CBS “ Critical thinking and Decision making ”, January 2021
Skills

Contract Management, Analytical, Attention to Details, Communications, Contract Negotiat ion , Problem
solving , Lead People , Drive Results , Modelling Ethical Practice, Shape HSSE Culture

References
Yes, as per request .