Procurement Specialist

Job description

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

·  Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data
·  Lead regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finance, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventory
·  Manage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory space
·  Improve the efficiency of inbound order management and incoming goods process. Implement Kanban/VMI best practice tools and processes to reduce/maintain the optimum DoH / inventory levels
·  Responsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepancies
·  Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials
·  Tracking critical 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
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Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain management
·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning or procurement
·  Strong oral and written English language skills
·  Ability to use MS Office programs efficiently
·  Comfortable in hybrid working conditions
·  Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli
·  Experience in SAP ERP system
·  Strong analytical skills

Desired Characteristics

·  Highly responsible, reliable, and able to take full ownership of assigned tasks
·  Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process discipline
·  Analytical thinker with the ability to assess complex data and make sound decisions
·  Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
·  Able to remain calm and focused under pressure, particularly in time-sensitive or high-stakes situations
·  Proactive and solution-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem solving
·  Eager to learn and continuously improve skills, tools, and processes
·  Well-organized, with strong planning and prioritization abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively .

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No