Supply Chain Management Specialist

Karel Elektronik San. ve Tic. A.Ş.

Qualifications and Job Description

•      Develop purchasing/sourcing strategies based on company goals & planning new purchasing demand to make them ready for serial production, securing them with commercial agreements.
•       Follow up on new technologies under his/her responsibilities.
•        Drive the procurement strategies/alternative solutions to meet cost-saving targets.
•        Define and maintain category and supplier strategies using market and competitive data.
• ·       Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.
•        Negotiate with suppliers on cost, lead time, and quality with related division coordination.
•        Monitor and optimize inventory levels to ensure an efficient supply chain process.
•        Conduct supplier performance evaluations and develop improvement plans where needed.
•        Identify and mitigate risks in the procurement process to ensure business continuity.
•       Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align supply chain strategies with company objectives.

Requirements:

•       University degree in Engineering or Business faculty.
•       Preferably 1-2 years of experience in Purchasing and/or the Electronic sector (Defence, EMS, etc.).
•        Good knowledge of MS Office programs and ERP systems.
•        Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
•        Ability to function effectively and collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.
•        Good command of English, both written and spoken.
•        Strong negotiation and communication skills.
•        Knowledge of procurement best practices and supplier relationship management.
•        Living or willing to live in Ankara.