Indirect Procurement Manager

Nobel Ilac A.S; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel Ilac A.S. in Türkiye is seeking an accomplished Indirect Procurement Leader to plan, manage, and grow our indirect sourcing in line with business objectives.

You will oversee end-to-end supplier sourcing, RFQ processes, contracts, and performance management across IT, MRO, lab equipment, and advertising, ensuring timely delivery at optimal cost. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least eight years in indirect procurement, including three years of team management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years indirect procurement experience, with at least 3 years in team leadership.
• Experience across categories including IT, MRO, lab equipment, and services.
• Proven supplier selection, tendering, contract management, and negotiations.
• Strong cost optimization, budgeting, and process improvement skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office; English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and develop indirect procurement activities aligned with objectives.
• Lead supplier sourcing, RFQ, tendering, contracting, and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and develop alternate supplier options.
• Oversee CAPEX procurement in coordination with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and regulations; drive cost reductions.
• Lead and develop the procurement team; monitor performance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cost optimization

Procurement strategy

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Economics or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

This role is responsible for planning, managing, and developing the company’s indirect procurement activities in line with business objectives, while ensuring that procurement needs are met on time and at optimum cost.

What You'll Be Doing?

• Planning, managing, and developing all indirect procurement activities in line with company objectives,
• Developing and implementing indirect procurement strategies,
• Managing end-to-end supplier sourcing, evaluation, request for quotation (RFQ), tendering, contracting, and procurement processes,
• Monitoring supplier performance, building sustainable supplier relationships, and developing alternative supplier options,
• Managing CAPEX procurement processes in coordination with technical teams and relevant business functions,
• Ensuring that requirements across all indirect procurement categories, including technical materials, laboratory equipment, IT, fleet, office supplies, and other indirect needs, are met on time and at optimum cost,
• Managing the procurement of advertising, media, and creative agency services,
• Managing the procurement of promotional materials, corporate branded products, printed materials, and marketing support materials,
• Monitoring the procurement budget, developing cost reduction initiatives, and identifying savings opportunities,
• Analyzing procurement processes and leading projects to improve efficiency and drive process improvements,
• Ensuring that procurement processes comply with company procedures, ethical standards, and applicable regulations,
• Leading and developing the team and monitoring team performance.

Which Profile Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field,
• Minimum 8 years of experience in indirect procurement, preferably within manufacturing companies, including at least 3 years of team management responsibility,
• Experience in managing a broad range of indirect procurement categories, including:
• Technical materials and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations),
• Laboratory equipment and consumables,
• Warehouse and operational equipment,
• IT hardware and services,
• Office and general supplies,
• Vehicle leasing and fleet management,
• Professional services, events, security, cleaning, and similar service categories,
• Advertising, media, and creative agency services,
• Promotional materials, corporate branded products, printed materials, and marketing support products,
• Experience in supplier selection, tendering, contract management, and commercial negotiations,
• Hands-on experience in cost optimization, budget management, and process improvement initiatives,
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across different business functions,
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and problem-solving skills,
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications,
• Good command of English is preferred.

Nobel’s proven excellence in the global pharmaceutical sector is driven by the dedication and expertise of our people. Since 1954, we have grown from our roots in Türkiye into a global pharmaceutical company, thanks to the dedication and expertise of nearly 5,000 colleagues.

We operate 5 R&D and production hubs across Türkiye, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, and our presence spans 24 countries with dedicated local teams. Our multicultural and multinational colleagues embody our global presence, ensuring that our products reach patients in more than 50 countries.

What unites us is our mission: Health for All, Access for All. Every day, we work with passion to improve the quality of human life because at Nobel, every contribution makes a difference.