Supply Chain Procurement Specialist

Ferrero; Elburg; On-site; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company is seeking a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist. This role involves identifying new suppliers, managing contracts, and overseeing procurement processes. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in negotiation and SAP. Proficiency in English and Turkish is essential, and experience in a multicultural environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in contract management and negotiation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers.
• Lead tenders for external warehouses and logistics.
• Generate Purchase Orders in SAP.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, International Trade, or Logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist based in Istanbul, who will report directly to the Supply Chain Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand the portfolio, ensuring compliance with Ferrero's registration and qualification standards
• Lead tenders for external warehouses, logistics, pallets, and customs broker consultant activities
• Oversee Vendor Selection, Vendor Evaluation, and Vendor Financial Assessment processes
• Assist functional departments in finalizing purchasing contracts with suppliers for assigned goods/services, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
• Generate Purchase Orders in SAP and update logistics prices in Letra
• Ensure new contracts comply with legal and central governance requirements
• Develop dashboards to monitor costs transparently and track them periodically against budget figures
• Support Supply Chain Departments with Budget and Risk & Opportunities tasks
• Periodically review market data for Supply Chain suppliers' services
• No travel restrictions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, International Trade, or Logistics
• Preferably 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and presentation skills
• Extensive experience in contract management, negotiation, logistics procurement, and minimum insurance requirement processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Turkish (Italian is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• SAP knowledge is essential (SAP ARIBA knowledge is an advantage)

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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