Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Creating and tracking contracts within the system.
Implementing strategic procurement decision-making mechanisms (addressing factors such as price advantages, product shortages, surpluses, etc.).
Managing material pricing and inventory for new product projects and/or capital investments, in coordination with relevant business units.
Identifying new opportunities by engaging with market participants and potential new manufacturers.
Proactively making decisions to establish and develop commercial business relationships.
Coordinating raw material sampling—based on current inventory—and guiding teams through this process for new product projects.
Adding new products to the product portfolio and/or managing the approval process for alternative materials.
Preparing weekly reports and providing summaries to management.
Conducting preliminary compliance checks to ensure imported new products meet Turkish regulatory requirements.
Contributing to digitalization initiatives to improve processes, in collaboration with relevant departments.
Monitoring supplier payments and negotiating payment terms in alignment with market conditions.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
At least 3 years of professional experience in procurement (preferably within the food industry).
Proficiency in MS Office software and SAP.
Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
A proactive mindset with a sense of personal responsibility.