Indirect Purchasing Specialist

MINDPICKED; Fatih; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDPICKED is seeking an Indirect Purchasing Specialist for a client in the chemical sector in Turkey. You will manage indirect spend, develop procurement strategies, and collaborate with suppliers to meet cost and quality targets.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in indirect procurement, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. This is a full-time role requiring excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in indirect procurement.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute indirect purchasing inline with the company targets.
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
• Work actively in all indirect purchasing processes of the company including both core business & services.
• Develop and implement cost reduction program through vendor, material, contract reviews.
• Maintain good working relations with suppliers.
• Research of alternative suppliers, considering quality needs and obtain cost efficiency.
• Managing all tender process with potential business partners including master agreement and frame agreement contracts.
• Following market conditions and dynamics.
• Developing sustainable and long term purchasing strategies.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Office

Purchasing software

Communication skills

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Job description

MINDPICKED is a new generation recruitment firm providing companies solutions in their search for talent, and talents opportunities who wants to reach their potential.

We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.

We are looking for a Indirect Purchasing Specialist for our client in chemical sector.

Responsibilities:

• Execute indirect purchasing inline with the company targets,
• Working to improve purchasing systems and processes,
• Work actively in all indirect purchasing processes of the company including both core business & services,
• Develop and implement cost reduction program through vendor, material, contract reviews,
• Maintain good working relations with suppliers,
• Research of alternative suppliers, considering quality needs and obtain cost efficiency,
• Managing all tender process with potential business partners including master agreement and frame agreement contracts,
• Following market conditions and dynamics,
• Developing sustainable and long term purchasing strategies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in indirect procurement,
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office and purchasing software,
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
• Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills,