Component Purchasing Specialist

Ford Otosan; İzmit; Hybrid; TRY 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Koç Pension Foundation member

KoçAilem benefits

Flextra benefits

Job summary

Ford Otosan in Turkey is seeking a Component Purchasing Specialist to join our procurement team in İzmit. You will manage sub-assembly parts purchasing agreements for all Ford Otosan vehicles and drive end-to-end supplier agreements, including bailment processes.

The role requires a BSc in Engineering, 3–5 years in automotive purchasing (preferably Electrical Distribution System), strong negotiation and analytical skills, advanced English (C1), and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Engineering
• 3–5 years’ purchasing experience in automotive industry, preferably Electrical Distribution System commodity, knowledge of sub-assembly parts & components
• Excellent analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to conduct data analysis and prepare comprehensive reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong human relations
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills; team-oriented
• Advanced level in MS Office
• Advanced level of English (C1)
• Strong time and business management
• Innovative, dynamic and energetic approach
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Driving licence (B)

Responsibilities

• Participate in sub-assembly parts purchasing agreements for Ford Otosan vehicles
• Drive end-to-end management of third-party supplier agreements and bailment processes
• Manage supplier relations and participate in supplier business development
• Develop business strategies for assigned product/component group and conduct joint evaluations
• Conduct market research for parts, moulds and fixtures
• Manage order and price update processes for supplied parts
• Track monthly price-influence parameters and compute price tags
• Perform cost analyses with suppliers and support cost control
• Lead price-reduction initiatives and drive implementation
• Collaborate with cross-commodity purchasing specialists on aligned plans
• Participate in capacity planning related to suppliers
• Visit suppliers when necessary

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Team oriented

Problem solving

MS Office

English proficiency

Drive for results

Innovative mindset

Willingness to travel

Driving license

Education

BSc Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office programs

Job description

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

What awaits you in this role? & What are we looking for in this position?

• Position for a Component Purchasing Specialist who will take part in only the sub-assy parts/components purchasing agreement for all vehicles produced in Ford Otosan factories.
• Drive the end-to-end management of third‑party agreements to be signed with suppliers and actively manage the bailment processes.
• Manage supplier relations on behalf of Ford Otosan, represent the company in supplier interactions, and take an active role in the business development activities of assigned suppliers.
• Develop business strategies for the assigned product/component group, collaborate with relevant internal commodity buyer, and conduct joint evaluations.
• Do market research for parts, moulds and fixtures to be ordered.
• Manage the order and price update process of the parts and products supplied to our factories.
• Perform monthly tracking of the parameters that influence price changes and calculate the corresponding price tags.
• Perform cost analyses in collaboration with suppliers and support cost control activities.
• Lead cost‑reduction initiatives by generating improvement ideas, supporting product‑group proposals, managing supplier proposals, and driving implementation in alignment with company targets.
• Collaborate with counterpart/cross commodity purchasing specialists to develop aligned business plans and ensure seamless communication.
• Take part in capacity planning activities related to suppliers that are responsible
• Visit the suppliers when necessary

Technical & Behavioural Skills and Competencies

• BSc Degree in Engineering
• Experienced in Purchasing for 3-5 years in the Automotive Industry, preferrable Electrical Distrubution System commodity, knowledge of sub-assy part & component parts
• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem‑solving attitude and result oriented
• Ability to conduct data analysis and prepare comprehensive reports
• High oral and written communication, good at human relations
• Excellent negotiation and strong persuasion skills, team oriented
• Advanced level in MS Office programs
• Advanced level of English (C1)
• Good at time and business management
• Innovative, dynamic and energetic approach
• Able to travel both domestic and international
• Have a driving licence (B Segment)

Role Location

When You Start Your Career In \"Ford Otosan\";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.
• You’ll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation
• You and your loved ones will enjoy the benefits of KoçAilem
• You’ll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 12 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 8 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of \"Equality at Work\", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.