Indirect Procurement Manager

Nobel İlaç; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel İlaç is seeking a seasoned Indirect Procurement Leader to plan, manage, and optimize non-production sourcing across material and services categories in Türkiye. The role emphasizes strategic supplier management, cost reduction, and CAPEX coordination with technical teams.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in indirect procurement, solid SAP and MS Office skills, and proven team leadership across diverse categories including IT, facilities, lab equipment, and professional services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years in indirect procurement, with 3+ years in team leadership.
• Experience across multiple indirect categories and CAPEX procurement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and develop all indirect procurement activities to meet objectives.
• Develop and implement indirect procurement strategies and processes.
• Oversee end-to-end supplier sourcing, RFQ, tendering and contracting.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions.
• Coordinate CAPEX procurement with technical teams and functions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Lead and develop the procurement team and track performance.

Skills

Indirect procurement leadership

Team management

Vendor negotiation

Cost optimization

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

SAP experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business/Economics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What is the Summary of This Position?

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,
• CAPEX procurement processes,
• 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.