Purchasing Specialist

BMC OTOMOTİV SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.

Our company which operates in the Automotive and Defense Industry, is looking for a "Purchasing Specialist" to work in the Izmir location.

General Qualifications:

• Graduated from related engineering departments of universities,
• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing processes,
• Analytical, good teamwork result-oriented and strong communication skills,
• Self-driven and self-motivated,
• Customer-oriented mindset,
• Fluent in English,
• Knowledge of SAP MM application,
• Experience in purchasing processes and supplier relationships

Job Description

• Identification of potential suppliers for alternative quotations,
• Carry out purchasing and negotiations with pre series, serial suppliers, nomination of prototype parts
• Follow-up of project change management issues
• Management and development of the supplier base under your responsibility to achieve high results in terms of e.g.:

1. Material Costs : Lead the yearly price negotiations and inititate and lead commercial projects like supplier changes, alternative
2. Delivery : Support the Logistics Team if the supplier struggles to fulfill the demands 
3. Quality : Continuous improvement of supplier quality performance in cooperation with Purchasing Quality Team

• Identifying the best products and prices by constantly tracking market data.
• Price research and analysis for all types of goods that the business needs or will need.
• Evaluation and approval of suppliers,
• Development and implementation of measures to reduce costs.
• Management of tool purchase activities for suppliers
• Comprehensive and responsible for the strategic and operational processes of all types of procurement, management of the relevant units, analysis and minimization of threats/risks.