Purchasing Specialist

Gizli Firma

      Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or a related discipline,
• At least 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, preferably within a manufacturing environment,
• Solid knowledge of Direct and Indirect Purchasing processes,
• Strong experience in supplier negotiations, sourcing, and cost management,
• Advanced command of English, both written and spoken,
• Good command of MS Office applications and experience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage,
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills,
• Effective communication and stakeholder management capabilities,
• Experience in international business environments is preferred,
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials, goods, and services in line with business requirements and procurement objectives,
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, identify potential suppliers, and establish sustainable supplier relationships,
• Lead supplier negotiations, commercial evaluations, and contract management activities to achieve competitive purchasing conditions,
• Analyze material and service costs, market trends, and supplier offers to identify cost optimization opportunities and drive continuous cost improvement initiatives,
• Monitor supplier performance, identify potential supply chain risks, and develop actions to ensure material availability, quality, and on-time delivery,
• Support strategic sourcing, supplier localization, and alternative supplier development projects,
• Coordinate purchasing requirements with internal stakeholders, align procurement activities with production plans, and follow up on purchase orders and delivery schedules,
• Contribute to inventory management and working capital optimization while ensuring operational requirements are met,
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures and quality standards, and identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and operational efficiency,
• Analyze procurement data, prepare periodic performance reports, and communicate key purchasing metrics and results to management.