VENDOR RELATIONS SENIOR SPECIALIST

TAV Bilişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems or related discipline, or equivalent work experience preferably in IT sector
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, contract development in IT related field
• Strong negotiation and vendor management experience
• High-level communication skills to influence and persuade others
• Experience in negotiating deals with global vendors, as well as managing relationships
• Ability to think big picture and long-term with regarding establishing strong vendor relations.
• Proficient Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent command of English is a must
• No restriction for travelling abroad
• Having no military obligation for male candidates

İŞ TANIMI

• Executing the purchasing strategy in IT Market by collaborating with management for each assigned functional area to ensure vendor engagements are aligned with company needs including conducting contract reviews, renewals and amendments.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors providing services to the assigned functional area including identification and selection of new vendors (as appropriate), performing pricing reviews
• Provide assistance in RFP process for vendor identification and selection by researching vendors, performing comparative analysis of RFPs
• Researching for potential vendors and analyzing their fitness to be TAV IT regarding capabilities and performance and develop alternate sources,
• Working proactive in cost saving projects
• Conclude and negotiate purchase agreements with the suppliers
• Establish fair-market pricing for IT Services collaborating with group companies’ purchasing teams
• Preparing monthly purchasing cost saving reports