Buyer

Jobvite, Inc.; Maltepe; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas International is seeking a Buyer / New Business Source to drive global sourcing for automotive fasteners and related components. You will define category strategies, lead RFQs, and develop strategic supplier partnerships under the Purchasing Manager’s guidance.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing within Power & Energy or Sustainable Mobility, strong Excel and cost modeling abilities, and willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience in Power & Energy or Sustainable Mobility sectors would be advantageous.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical abilities with cost modeling experience.
• Experience with OEM requirements and automotive supply chains is preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute category and sourcing strategies for automotive fasteners aligning with OEM requirements.
• Lead RFQ processes, negotiations, and long-term supplier agreements.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and benchmark to support strategic decisions.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships for cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Ensure supplier compliance with contracts and internal procurement policies.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning, and OEM teams to support sourcing roadmaps.

Skills

3+ years purchasing

English fluency

Microsoft Excel

Cost modeling

Analytical mindset

Travel willing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BUYER

Maltepe / Istanbul

About Optimas International:

Optimas International is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.

To learn more about our company, please visit our websiteOptimas International | Full Service Fastener Partner.

Position overview:

We are seeking a Buyer / New Business Source to join our global organization operating across the Power & Energy, and Sustainable Mobility sectors. This role is critical in defining and executing global sourcing strategies, managing OEM-driven requirements, and developing long-term supplier partnerships.The position reports directly to the Purchasing Manager.

Main responsibilities:

TheBuyer / New Business Sourcewill:

Define and execute category and sourcing strategies for automotive fasteners in line with business and OEM requirements

• Lead complex RFQ and sourcing projects, ensuring competitiveness, risk mitigation, and total cost optimization
• Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) and benchmarking analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Lead commercial negotiations with global and regional suppliers, including pricing, contracts, lead times, and long-term agreements
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance excellence in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability
• Ensure supplier compliance with contracts, OEM standards, and internal procurement policies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and commodity risks
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives across the fastener portfolio
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, planning, operations, and OEM customer teams
• Support supplier roadmaps, capacity planning, and long-term sourcing strategies in cooperation with strategic sourcing and supplier development teams
• Ensure effective use of ERP/MRP systems, data accuracy, and transparency in spend management
• Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and global suppliers to prevent and resolve supply issues
• Other tasks and duties, asrequired.

Skills and Qualifications required:

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing or strategic sourcing within thePower & Energy, or Sustainable Mobility sectors.
• Solid understanding of serial production, OEM requirements, and automotive supply chain standards
• Experience in automotive fasteners and metal components is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent inEnglish (spoken and written); able to operate in a global matrix organization proven negotiation skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with advancedMicrosoft Excel and cost modeling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a variety of simultaneous projects
• Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results
• Working as part of a team
• Results-driven, detail-oriented, and quality-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally when required

Optimas International provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas International complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.