Gulsara Kammatova

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Professional | 20+ Years in Oil & Gas | Tendering, Contracting & Materials Management | SAP | NCOC | Agip KCO | NCPOC

Atyrau, Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan

About

Results-oriented Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist with over 20 years of international experience driving end-to-end procurement, tendering, and contract administration across major oil & gas operators including NCOC, Agip KCO, and NCPOC. Recognized for building resilient supply chains, optimizing vendor performance, and managing multimillion-dollar tender portfolios under strict HSE, compliance, and local content frameworks. Skilled at leading cross-functional collaboration between engineering, materials, and finance to ensure uninterrupted field operations and cost-effective procurement outcomes. Key achievements include: - Reduced procurement lead time by 15% through process improvements and data-driven vendor management. - Maintained >95% on-time procurement completion for major maintenance and shutdown campaigns. - Supported seamless contract and materials management for the Kashagan Field Operations, one of the largest offshore developments in Kazakhstan. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and strategic communication across technical and commercial teams. Fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh.

Experience

  • Material Procurement Engineer / Procurement Specialist at NCOC
    Sep 2019 - Nov 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    • Manage end-to-end procurement cycles from RFQ, bid evaluation, and tender award to contract execution, ensuring full compliance with CPPM and Supply Chain procedures. • Coordinate technical and commercial bid evaluations, negotiate with vendors, and finalize TEP and ITT documen-tation for high-value tenders. • Develop and maintain Contract Management Plans, monitoring KPIs, risk, HSSE, and Local Content performance. • Collaborate with Engineering and Materials teams to ensure material availability aligns with maintenance campaigns and shutdown schedules. • Identify process improvement opportunities reducing procurement lead time by 15% and enhancing cost efficiency. • Maintain supplier relationships across 30+ strategic and tactical contracts, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to Incoterms. • Support Materials Management Lead in analytics and reporting, enabling on-time procurement completion rate above 95%.

  • Materials Management & Invoicing Coordinator at IFC COLOS LLP
    Oct 2015 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Verified invoices, delivery documentation, and contractual compliance for 100+ local and international suppliers using SAP BP. • Coordinated between Finance, Tax, & Local content teams to ensure payment compliance & eliminate backlog delays. • Advised Contract Holders on commercial and payment terms to minimize risk exposure. • Maintained daily invoice register and improved payment cycle visibility, reducing processing delays by 20% • Led supplier consultations and online sessions with Finance to resolve payment issues and strengthen relationships.

  • Freight Forwarding & Customs In-house Manager at Saga Terminal Logistics
    Oct 2010 - Oct 2015 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    • Managed customs clearance and documentation for international consignments (DHL, inter-office, & project cargo). • Ensured full regulatory and HS code compliance, coordinating with suppliers, customs authorities, and brokers. • Oversaw hundreds of import/export operations, minimizing clearance delays and optimizing logistics documentation flow. • Organized and reconciled customs payments and VAT documentation with NCPOC Finance.

  • In-house Logistics Coordinator at Saga Terminal Logistics (Seconded to Agip KCO)
    May 2006 - Oct 2011 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    • Coordinated inbound/outbound materials logistics, verified cargo documentation, and managed on-time deliveries. • Liaised with suppliers to expedite materials and maintain traceability through MTS and IPMS systems. • Ensured customs clearance packages met Agip KCO compliance standards and licensing requirements. • Improved materials traceability and reporting accuracy, achieving 100% document compliance for audited shipments.

  • Project Coordinator / Assistant Coordinator – Agip KCO ProjectMay 2003 – May 2006 at F.H. Bertling Logistics
    May 2003 - May 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Coordinated transportation, export/import clearance, and documentation for all shipments under Agip KCO contract. • Maintained shipment tracking reports and liaised with subcontractors to ensure delivery performance. • Supported preparation of quotations, cost files, and periodic logistics reports for client review. • Checked shipping documents for transportation and customs clearance to ensure compliance with project and regu-latory standards.