Private Institution National Laboratory Astana 

The main objectives of the NLA are to conduct multidisciplinary basic and/or applied scientific research in the life sciences, energy, interdisciplinary and other fields of science, as well as activities to establish scientific laboratory, experimental bases, centers, institutes for the development and implementation of scientific, scientific and technical, educational programs and training of specialists.

Forming of a register of planned purchases, supplying the laboratories with necessary laboratory equipment and consumables in accordance with Rules of goods purchases, works, and services confirmed by the Board of guardians of the Independent educational organization "Nazarbayev University". 

Carrying out of purchasing procedure, development of drafts and concluding of contracts for purchases of goods, works, services, controlling of contracting parties carrying out their obligations on signed contracts and taking reasonable measures on their appropriate implementation, organization of goods acceptance, searching of products and price, monitoring and analysis of procurement, carrying out procurement of goods from international suppliers, obtaining permits from state authorities for import of goods into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, work with Customs broker on import clearance of goods.

Higher economic, juridical or logistics education. 

At least 2 years of work experience in the sphere of procurement, logistics; knowledge of customs clearance procedure. 

Fluent English is required, good command in Kazakh and/or Russian.

PC software skills (Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office).

Recruitment and selection process

Recruitment and selection at Nazarbayev University include preliminary selection based on experience and qualifications, followed by assessments and formal interviews. Formal interviews are typically based on organizational values and behaviors and conducted in English.