Non-Production Material Buyer

FESTO Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.

For further growth of our businesses, we are looking for Non-Production Material Buyer for our Manisa facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage indirect and technical procurement categories including machinery, machining-related equipment, technical services, maintenance services, spare parts, and facility-related purchases in line with company strategy.
• Lead technical purchasing activities for machining operations, including cutting tools, drilling tools, tool holders, fixtures, and related consumables used in machining processes.
• Manage procurement activities for tool shop and mold shop operations, including raw materials, consumables, and tooling-related services.
• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the local and regional supplier portfolio for technical and indirect materials to achieve QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets.
• Actively source, evaluate, and develop suppliers for capital equipment, machining tools, technical services, and spare parts by leveraging technical know-how and existing supplier networks.
• Lead end-to-end technical procurement activities, from requirement clarification with engineering and production teams to supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and execution.
• Identify and implement sustainable cost reduction initiatives through specification optimization, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement approaches.
• Ensure continuous supply and operational continuity by securing adequate supplier capacity, especially for critical machining tools, spare parts, and technical services.
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, production, tool shop, and mold shop teams to understand technical requirements and convert them into effective purchasing solutions.
• Take ownership of urgent and unplanned technical purchasing needs (e.g. machine breakdowns, critical spare parts, tooling shortages) and ensure fast and effective resolution.
• Conduct frequent technical and commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, service scope, lead times, and contractual terms.
• Perform on-site supplier visits when required for technical evaluations, process capability assessments, and supplier development activities.
• Enhance supplier risk management, contract management, and performance monitoring practices within the assigned technical procurement scope.
• Lead all supplier onboarding, sourcing, and contract-related activities in Ariba, in compliance with purchasing guidelines.
• Make purchasing decisions within the framework of the signature and authorization regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and report procurement performance, savings, and risks to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or similar preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in indirect and technical procurement within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Proven experience in Capital goods purchasing and technical purchasing of machining-related equipment such as cutting tools, drilling tools, tool holders, fixtures, and machining consumables and raw materials
• Strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing technologies, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management and negotiations for technical materials and services.
• Existing supplier network in machining tools, technical services, and indirect procurement categories is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and drive technical procurement activities end-to-end in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Experience in a global or multinational company is preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba, with strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• High standards of business ethics, compliance, and professional conduct.