Global Purchasing Specialist

HUGENT Hizmet ve Danışmanlık A.Ş.; Konak; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

HUGENT Hizmet ve Danışmanlık A.Ş. seeks an experienced international purchaser to manage daily communications with global suppliers in the food sector. The role emphasizes negotiations, supplier research, and coordinating samples and shipments.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in international purchasing, with fluency in English. This position involves cross-functional collaboration with Export/Sales, logistics and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/admin or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in international purchasing, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong English written and spoken.
• Knowledge of import regulations, customs, and docs.
• Experience in supplier research, selection, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily communication with international suppliers.
• Evaluate requests from Export/Sales and conduct supplier research.
• Review and compare supplier quotations and share with departments.
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate product samples and shipments with suppliers.
• Gather product specs, capacity, and technical needs.
• Track shipments, customs procedures, and deliveries.
• Monitor open orders, production, and delivery schedules.
• Research alternative suppliers for urgent needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

English proficiency

International trade knowledge

Supplier research

Supplier management

Team work

Proactive mindset

Result oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Intl Trade

Job description

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Trade or a related field.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in international purchasing, preferably in the food industry.


• Good command of written and spoken English.


• Knowledge of international trade procedures, import regulations, customs processes, and documentation.


• Experience in supplier research, selection, negotiation and relationship management.


• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.


• Result-oriented, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Managing daily operational and commercial communication with existing international suppliers.


• Evaluating requests received from the Export/Sales team and conducting international supplier research.


• Reviewing and comparing quotations received from suppliers and sharing them with relevant departments.


• Conducting price negotiations with suppliers and establishing competitive purchasing terms.


• Coordinating product sample requests and following up on sample shipments with suppliers.


• Obtaining information from suppliers regarding product specifications, production capacity and technical requirements.


• Following up on information and documentation related to international shipments, deliveries and customs procedures.


• Monitoring open orders, production processes and delivery schedules.


• Researching alternative solutions and potential suppliers to address urgent purchasing needs and supply-related issues.