Procurement Specialist

ABB Elektrik Sanayi A.Ş.

We are an international pioneering technology leader that is writing the future of industrial digitalization. One of our key ambitions is to get faster and leaner, and to move closer to the customer. To strengthen our Supply Chain Management team, we are looking for a Buyer with fluency in Turkish language and hands-on experience working in purchasing. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our Company and grow together with the rapidly developing organization.

Your responsibilities: 

• Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing.
• Oversees supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time), and resolves performance issues.
• Initiates supply orders in the system, confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.
• Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
• Conducts all Supply Chain activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures. 
• Supports continuous focus on efficiency and reliability improvement. Identifies, proposes and runs optimization initiatives to ensure flawless execution of purchasing process. 
• Hands-on experience from establishment and working in cross-functional teams with a strong execution focus 
• Experience in driving RFx processes, managing supplier relationships, supplier governance, procurement methods, contract negotiations, and risk Management. 
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills from a centralized environment with ability to work on strategic, tactical as well as operational level. 
• Support Procurement Business Partner for specific procurement topics in indirect materials and service ( Signatures on contracts and admin work )
• Commercial understanding and negotiation skills by previous experience in Purchasing/Sourcing dept. of a multinational company is an asset.

• Your background:
• At least 2 years of experience in purchasing/ buyer related position
• Hands- on experience working with SAP (purchasing module)
• Proficient in business English (B2) and Turkish (C1) required
• Proactive way of working / flexibility/ team work spirit
• Experience of working in Back Office SCM operations would be a strong plus
• Experience working in shared services environment would be a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills would be a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills