Dana Koshym

Procurement Lead Specialist | Kazakhstan

Professional Overview

Dana Koshym is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with a strong track record in the mining and telecommunications industries. As the Procurement Lead Specialist at KAZ Minerals, she is responsible for overseeing all procurement activities, vendor management, and strategic sourcing initiatives to support the company's operational and growth objectives.

Experience Summary

Current Role

_Procurement Lead Specialist, KAZ Minerals (2018-01-01 to Present)_

• Leads a team of procurement specialists to manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and negotiation to contract management and supplier performance monitoring

• Develops and implements strategic procurement plans to optimize costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance supplier relationships

• Collaborates cross-functionally with stakeholders to identify and address procurement-related challenges, driving continuous process improvements

• Leverages data analytics and market intelligence to make informed decisions and drive cost savings initiatives

Career Progression

_Financial Controller, Kazakhtelecom JSC (2017-06-01 to 2017-12-01)_

• Provided financial oversight and control for the company's procurement and vendor management functions

• Implemented financial reporting and process improvements to enhance transparency and accountability

_SCM Advisor, KAZ Minerals (2016-12-01 to 2017-06-01)_

• Supported the development and execution of the company's supply chain management strategy

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address supply chain-related challenges

_Production Operations Directorate Support Advisor, North Caspian Operating Company (2015-08-01 to 2016-11-01)_

• Provided advisory support to the production operations team, ensuring alignment with procurement and supply chain objectives

• Contributed to the optimization of production processes and the implementation of cost-saving initiatives

_Budget Coordinator, NCPOC (2013-07-01 to 2015-08-01)_

• Responsible for budget planning, monitoring, and reporting for the company's procurement and logistics functions

Academic Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Kazakh National University (2012)

Areas of Expertise

• Procurement and supply chain management

• Strategic sourcing and vendor management

• Cost optimization and process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Data analysis and business intelligence

Professional Impact

• Spearheaded a strategic sourcing initiative that resulted in a 12% reduction in procurement costs for KAZ Minerals

• Implemented a supplier performance management program that improved on-time delivery and quality metrics by 15%

• Played a key role in the successful implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, driving process automation and data-driven decision-making

Conclusion

With her extensive experience in procurement, supply chain management, and financial controls, Dana Koshym is a valuable asset to KAZ Minerals. Her ability to drive strategic initiatives, optimize costs, and foster cross-functional collaboration positions her as a leader in her field. Dana is committed to continuously enhancing the company's procurement and supply chain capabilities to support its growth and operational excellence.