Procurement Specialist

Job Description Summary

Procurement specialist is responsible for managing the buying process for a given set of goods, applying sourcing policy, interfacing between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. Will be developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for raw materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods
• Tracking orders, ensuring on-time deliveries
• Working with quality assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
• Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers' performance based on quality, delivery, and service level
• Communicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issues
• Working with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concerns
• Initiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliers
• Contact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materials

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain management
• Up to 3 years of experience in procurement
• Fluency in English and Turkish is a must (Part of the interview will be held in English)
• Experience in SAP ERP, procurement /supply chain project deployment
• Ability to use MS Office programs efficiently
• Production experience in the relevant field
• Certified associate program management - certification PMI or equivalent supplier quality management certificate

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to lead teams