Purchasing Specialist

KPMG Türkiye

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 154 countries and have more than 200.000 professionals working in member firms around the world. KPMG is one of the global leaders in Audit, Tax and Advisory services and the chosen business partner for many of the world’s leading organizations.

The candidates are required to be good at negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers, as well as dealing with other factors such as sustainability, risk management and ethical issues.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Purchasing,
  
• University degree (preferably in a related field like Business Administration, Economics or Engineering),
  
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision making skills,
  
• Result-oriented and ability to work with strict deadlines,
  
• Good communication and negotiation skills,
  
• Solid MS-Office Applications and ERP experience,
  
• Excellent command of English and Turkish.
  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Conducting Sourcing, Supplier Qualification, Bidding, Negotiation, Contracting, and Supplier Performance Management activities to ensure the company purchasing needs are fulfilled on time with optimum cost and good quality in accordance with the company policy and procedures;

• Conducting research to ascertain the best services/products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;
  
• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building good relationships with them. Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, and relevant internal departments;
  
• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;
  
• Negotiating prices and contracts, monitoring their progress, and checking the quality of service provided;
  
• Processing order, receiving and invoice transactions;
  
• Managing supplier contracts to protect the company’s business interests and reputation;
  
• Archiving purchasing files and contracts, using them as references for the future;
  
• Forecasting levels of demand for services/products, price trends, and industry dynamics;
  
• Contributing to spend in terms cost saving and processing efficiency;
  
• Regularly reporting on purchasing KPIs;
  
• Following up on new trends, regulations, and technology to lead on innovation.