Procurement Manager

Recordati; Fatih; On-site; TRY 4,096,262 - 5,120,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Marmara Region is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee procurement operations, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in procurement, especially in the pharma sector, and advanced SAP knowledge. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier management, and driving digital transformation initiatives. The role requires excellent negotiation skills and a strategic mindset to lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing/pharma.
• Strong experience in sourcing, contracts, and supplier management.
• Exposure to digital transformation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for Türkiye operations ensuring cost efficiency.
• Manage local/international procurement and compliance.
• Deliver savings targets and track procurement KPIs.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest, we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

• Lead direct and industrial indirect procurement for Türkiye operations, including CMO activities, ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Drive regional value creation across MENA through supplier synergies, cost optimization, digital transformation, and alignment with Group Procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations & Compliance:

• Manage local/international procurement, CMO, and customs in line with legal and internal requirements,
• Ensure SAP alignment, internal controls, and full compliance (GMP, EHS, corporate standards),
• Maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and documentation accuracy.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Select and manage suppliers based on TCO, quality, risk, and sustainability,
• Own ASL and ensure supplier data is accurate, audit-ready, and compliant,
• Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and contract lifecycle,
• Develop alternative sourcing and drive supplier performance improvement.

Cost & Budget Management:

• Deliver savings targets and track procurement KPIs,
• Manage budgets for direct materials, CMO, and indirect factory spend,
• Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and P/L impact reporting.

Inventory & Planning Alignment:

• Align with Planning & Logistics to optimize inventory and service levels,
• Balance working capital, supply risk, and production continuity.

Reporting & Performance:

• Deliver accurate spend and performance reporting (category, currency, direct/indirect),
• Ensure SAP data accuracy and transparency,
• Drive team performance against defined KPIs.

Process Improvement & Digitalization:

• Lead process optimization and eliminate non–value-added activities,
• Drive digital procurement initiatives and ensure adoption and value realization,
• Act as local lead for system implementations and transformation programs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team to maximize performance,
• Set clear objectives aligned with business and regional priorities,
• Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture.

Governance & Regional Alignment:

• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement governance,
• Contribute to MENA harmonization and cross-country initiatives,
• Execute additional tasks within role scope.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Master’s preferred).

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing/pharma,
• Strong experience in sourcing, contracts, supplier management, and CMO,
• Exposure to digital transformation projects is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced SAP knowledge,
• Strong analytical and financial acumen (costing, P/L impact),
• Supplier risk and compliance knowledge.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CIPS (MCIPS), ISM (CPSM), APICS (CSCP/CPIM),
• PMP or equivalent is a strong asset

Required Behaviours and Competencies

• Results-driven, resilient, and accountable,
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills,
• Strategic mindset with execution discipline,
• Proven team leadership and coaching capability.

Travel required in %

The role involves up to 10% travel.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.