Indirect Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Fatih; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a strategically minded Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio in Turkey. The role requires developing category strategies, driving sourcing, and managing supplier relationships while guiding a procurement team across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years in procurement, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably indirect procurement and category management.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Manage procurement activities across Supply Chain & Logistics, Warehousing & Transportation, IT & Cyber Security, Marketing & Communications, Digital & Online Marketing, Sales & Commercial, HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and improve procurement processes.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and report to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership/People management

Data analytics

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Economics / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio within a dynamic, large-scale operation. This role will be responsible for developing category strategies, driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and leading a procurement team while partnering closely with business stakeholders across multiple functions.

Our client is a leading technology-enabled consumer services organization operating one of Turkey's most extensive nationwide networks. The company manages a large-scale ecosystem consisting of digital platforms, retail channels, field operations, logistics activities, and customer-facing services across the country.

Description

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management activities.
• Manage procurement activities covering areas such as:
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Warehousing & Transportation
  • Field Operations
  • Information Technology & Cyber Security
  • Marketing & Corporate Communications
  • Digital & Online Marketing
  • Sales & Commercial Functions
  • HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance across procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and continuously improve procurement processes and capabilities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably covering indirect procurement and category management activities.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
• Previous team management or leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP knowledge is a plus).

Job Offer

Opportunity to lead a strategically important procurement function within a large-scale and internationally backed organization.

Ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio with significant business impact.

Leadership responsibility for an established procurement team.