Indirect Procurement Lead: Strategy, Savings & Compliance

Arkas Holding; Beylikdüzü; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkas Holding in Beylikdüzü, Turkey seeks an experienced Indirect Procurement Assistant Manager to support Port and Terminal operations. You will develop sourcing strategies for indirect spend, drive cost optimization and ensure supplier performance and compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in indirect procurement, English fluency, strong analytics, and ERP experience (SAP). You will lead negotiations and oversee end-to-end sourcing processes across multiple categories.

Qualifications

• University graduate preferably in Engineering, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in indirect procurement or category management.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken.
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced level of MS Office programs is required.
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP.
• Completed military obligation for male candidates.

Responsibilities

• Organize demands of customers in accordance with the company’s procurement procedures.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories and investments including maintenance services, facility management, fleet services, utilities, professional services and operational support contracts.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFQ, RFP and tenders.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management with suppliers.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance through KPI’s and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and risk management framewoks.
• Support procurement transformation digitalization initiatives where applicable.
• Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to identify procurement opportunities and risks.
• Research alternative suppliers through meetings and field visits.

Skills

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Assistant Manager to support our Port and Terminal operations.

This role will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories, ensuring operational continuity cost optimization, supplier performance and compliance across the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Organize demands of customers in accordance with the company’s procurement procedures
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect categories and investments including maintenance services, facility management, fleet services, utilities, professional services and operational support contracts.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes including RFQ, RFP and tenders
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management with suppliers
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and value creation opportunities
• Manage supplier performance through KPI’s and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance and risk management framewoks
• Support procurement transformation digitalization initiatives where applicable
• Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to identify procurement opportunities and risks
• Research alternative suppliers through meetings and field visits

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University graduate preferably in faculty of Engineering, Economics or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in indirect procurement or category management
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Advanced analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced level of MS Office Programs is required
• Experience in ERP systems such as SAP
• Completed military obligation for male candidates