Purchasing Specialist

TKIS BLINDS PERDE ÜRETİM VE TİC. A.Ş.

As a multinational group in Window Covering Industry, we are now looking for a Purchasing Specialist in our factory located in Tuzla Free Zone. 

Responsiblities and duties are;

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, negotiating contractual terms and condition in favor of the company;

·         Forecasting levels of demand for services/products, price trends, and industry dynamics, adding value to company’s expenditures through effective cost orientation and proactive cost management;

·         Contributing to spend in terms cost saving and processing efficiency, delivering on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives;

·         Managing complex, statistical, and quantitative analyses, coming up with conclusions and recommendation. Regularly reporting on purchasing KPIs;

·         Following up on new trends, market related developments, and technology to lead on innovation and create a competitive advantage

·         Ensuring compliance with the company’s local and global policies and standards, following up on the regulations

Requirements;

·         Min 2-3 years of procurement experience in Purchasing preferably in an international organization

·         Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable university in related fields like Business Administration, Economics or Engineering

·         Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

·         Result-oriented and ability to work with strict deadlines

·         Amazing communication and negotiation skills

·         MS-Office Applications and ERP experience

·         Excellent command of English and Turkish

·         Strong project management and organizational skills