Junior Buyer – Europe & Middle East Procurement

RINA Piraeus Team; Fatih; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Europe & Middle East Procurement Junior Buyer to join the International Procurement Division in Istanbul. The role involves assisting in supplier evaluation, RFQ management, data analysis, and developing the supply chain strategy to ensure cost-efficiency and compliance.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience, hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and be fluent in Turkish and English.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Chain management, or a related field.
• Fluency in Turkish and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Supply Chain software.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Development & Implementation of Supply Chain Strategy - Assist in aligning Supply Chain activities with guidelines, policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Scouting & Segmentation - Help maintain and update the Vendor List with suitable suppliers.
• Performance Management - Contribute to the creation and maintenance of supplier performance scorecards and risk passports.
• Risk Assessment - Support the risk passport process to identify and mitigate Supply Chain risks.
• Supplier Evaluation - Assist in evaluating supplier performance in terms of operations, legal compliance, quality, Supply Chain, ESG, and overall compliance.
• RFQ Management - Issue Requests for Quotation and manage the receipt and initial evaluation of bids.
• Data Analysis & Reporting - Provide initial analysis and reporting of purchasing management data.
• Supplier Assessment - Conduct basic assessments of supplier capabilities and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Technical Collaboration - Collaborate closely with the Business Units for technical evaluations and participate in Tender.

Skills

Fluency Turkish-English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration Finance Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Supply Chain software

Job description

RINA is seeking a Europe & Middle East Procurement Junior Buyer to join the International Procurement Division in Istanbul. The role involves assisting in supplier evaluation, RFQ management, data analysis, and developing the supply chain strategy to ensure cost-efficiency and compliance.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of procurement or supply chain experience, hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and be fluent in Turkish and English.