International Medical Procurement Specialist

AKIN GLOBAL MEDICAL; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AKIN GLOBAL MEDICAL is seeking an International Procurement Specialist to drive global sourcing for medical products, conduct market research, and onboard new suppliers. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and monitor performance to ensure quality and compliance while collaborating with sales, logistics and finance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in international procurement, strong communication and willingness to travel internationally when

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in international procurement, preferably in the medical sector.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential international suppliers for medical products.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers from various countries.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing suppliers to optimize performance and business growth.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and company requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, finance) to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated International Procurement Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting market research, identifying and sourcing new suppliers from international markets, developing and strengthening relationships with existing suppliers, and exploring new business opportunities. The role also involves negotiating terms, ensuring supplier compliance with company standards, and supporting the continuous improvement of our global supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential international suppliers for medical products.
• Source, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers from various countries.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing suppliers to optimize performance and business growth.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards and company requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, logistics, finance) to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in international procurement, preferably in the medical sector.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.