General Manager

Wide and Wise; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Turkey seeks a General Manager with a strategic vision to oversee corporate procurement and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive managerial experience, especially in wholesale or retail sectors, and drive initiatives in e-commerce and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in corporate procurement and in sales/marketing.
• At least 2 years experience in e-commerce operations.
• 20 years professional experience overall.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate procurement practices focusing on workplace consumables.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain, warehouse, and logistics operations.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives for competitive success.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Management

E-commerce Operations

Digital Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university program

Job description

About the Role

Our partner is seeking a General Manager to lead the entire organization with a strategic and visionary approach. This role will oversee corporate procurement practices, focusing on workplace consumables for group companies and corporate clients. The ideal candidate will be responsible for formulating and managing purchasing strategies, reviewing strategic business plans, and identifying new revenue sources aligned with evolving market needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the visionary leader across all company functions, ensuring coordination of activities.
• Plan and manage the company’s corporate development processes in line with the vision and strategic goals of the parent holding company.
• Oversee all company processes and systems to ensure alignment with quality standards and sustainability objectives.
• Review strategic procurement processes and develop systems to improve service quality for all stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain, warehouse, and logistics operations.
• Monitor market potential for both customer base and product offerings; grow market share in line with corporate goals.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to ensure long-term success in a competitive business environment.
• Focus on regional supply chain initiatives across Turkey to enhance operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with the Deputy General Manager of Sales & Marketing to strengthen the e-commerce channel; manage and optimize logistics and warehousing operations specifically for e-commerce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university program.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in corporate procurement, preferably in wholesale or retail companies (e.g., supermarket chains, cleaning supply or paper/tissue product manufacturers, supply chain firms).
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in sales and marketing, preferably in similar industries.
• At least 2 years of experience in e-commerce operations.
• A total of at least 20 years of professional experience.
• Residing in Istanbul.
• No restrictions on domestic travel.