Lead Advanced Purchasing Buyer: Automotive OEM Sourcing

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Adapazarı; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Purchasing Buyer for our plant in Tuzla- Istanbul, Turkey. The ideal candidate will have a technical background (engineering or business administration) and a minimum of five years in similar roles, with fluent English and strong MS Office skills.

The role involves leading sourcing activities from RFQ to SOP, collaborating with global teams, and driving cost-saving initiatives across OEM projects. Military service is required for male candidates.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Business Administration with technical background or equivalent degree.
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar positions.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Advanced MS Office proficiency.
• Male candidates should have completed military service.

Responsibilities

• Manage project processes to recognize material contents.
• Execute Advanced Purchasing FR for GPMS and ensure SM deliverables.
• Lead sourcing from RFQ to SOP, including ECR management during mass production.
• Support YEL customer sales/engineering with cost data for RFQs and engineering changes.
• Handle purchasing for global OEM projects and mass production tasks (WWS).
• Drive early supplier involvement per company strategies with key suppliers.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Result oriented

Education

Engineering or Business Administration with technical background

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking an Advanced Purchasing Buyer for our plant in Tuzla- Istanbul, Turkey. The ideal candidate will have a technical background (engineering or business administration) and a minimum of five years in similar roles, with fluent English and strong MS Office skills.

The role involves leading sourcing activities from RFQ to SOP, collaborating with global teams, and driving cost-saving initiatives across OEM projects. Military service is required for male candidates.