Indirect Purchasing Specialist

Nobel Ilac A.S; Düzce Merkez; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel Ilac A.S in Türkiye is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization across production-related categories.

You will report to the Indirect Procurement Manager, develop market insights, conduct RFQ/RFP processes, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant procurement. Based in Düzce, the role requires minimum 3 years in purchasing, SAP MM familiarity, and strong English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably indirect purchasing.
• Pharma industry experience is an asset.
• Experience with machinery, equipment or service procurement is preferred.
• Knowledge of import processes is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with SAP MM is preferred.
• Good command of English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end indirect purchasing processes for assigned categories.
• Follow market trends and developments locally and globally.
• Conduct supplier research and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Procure machinery, equipment, and services for production facilities.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, evaluate proposals and negotiate with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and support contract preparation and execution.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and ensure timely procurement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

Job description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing purchasing processes, supplier relationships and negotiations, while ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement and will report to the Indirect Procurement Manager.

What You'll Be Doing?

• Managing end-to-end indirect purchasing processes for assigned categories,
• Following market trends and developments in related categories, both locally and globally,
• Conducting supplier research and identifying alternative sourcing opportunities,
• Managing the procurement of machinery, equipment, technical materials and services required by our production facilities,
• Managing RFQ/RFP processes, evaluating commercial proposals and conducting supplier negotiations,
• Negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract preparation and execution processes,
• Monitoring supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery and service levels,
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and ensure timely and effective procurement processes.

Which Profile Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related fields,
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing/procurement, preferably in indirect purchasing,
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset,
• Experience in technical purchasing, machinery, equipment and/or service procurement is preferred,
• Knowledge of import processes is an asset,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel,
• Experience with SAP MM (Materials Management) is preferred,
• Good command of written and spoken English,
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking and stakeholder management skills,
• Based in or willing to relocate to Düzce.

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.