Procurement Senior Specialist

Zeren Group; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeren Group is seeking a Procurement professional with 5+ years of experience to oversee corporate services, facility management, and non-technical categories across the group. You will execute central procurement activities and manage supplier relations to optimize costs and ensure compliance.

You will conduct market research, prepare RFQs, and lead supplier audits while supporting budget planning and digital transformation initiatives within a dynamic group environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in detailed price analysis and supplier evaluation
• Proven procurement experience in contracts, e-tendering and category management
• Professional fluency in English with strong communication skills
• SAP MM proficiency and core computer skills (MS Office/Excel)
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong numeracy, reporting, and deadline discipline
• Male candidates to have completed military service

Responsibilities

• Execute central procurement activities across all group companies
• Manage assigned procurement categories and prepare reports
• Conduct market research and CBD cost breakdowns
• Identify new suppliers to optimize costs and terms
• Prepare RFQs and select supplier candidates using TCO
• Monitor contracts and ensure compliance with terms
• Coordinate end-to-end purchasing, delivery tracking, and invoicing
• Plan supplier audits and support cost-reduction projects
• Support sampling for new products or modifications
• Update procedures and drive digital transformation projects

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Engineering

Bachelor's degree in International Trade

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Economics and Administrative Sciences

Tools

SAP MM

MS Office

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Procurement professional with at least 5 years of expertise and full English proficiency to oversee corporate services, facility management, and non-technical consultancy categories across the group companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute central procurement activities in alignment with company policies, procedures, and targets across all group companies.

Manage assigned procurement categories and prepare detailed management and category reports.

Conduct comprehensive market research, benchmark analysis, and cost breakdowns (CBD) to track market conditions.

Identify alternative and new suppliers to optimize delivery times, lower total costs, establish corporate payment terms, and maintain quality standards.

Prepare requests for quotations (RFQ), collect and compare offers, and determine supplier candidates using a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach.

Monitor and control the drafting, signing, and execution of contracts to ensure full compliance with established terms.

Coordinate the end-to-end purchasing process, including order forwarding, delivery tracking, goods/services receipt, and invoice verification.

Plan and conduct supplier audits under the leadership of the Quality Assurance Department and follow up on post-audit action plans.

Support the preparation of procurement budgets and drive cost-reduction projects to increase company competitiveness.

Manage and support the sampling process for new products or modifications.

Update internal departmental procedures and actively contribute to digital transformation and process improvement projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Engineering, International Trade, Business Administration, or Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences.

At least 5 years of professional experience in detailed price analysis, supplier evaluation, purchasing contracts, and e-tendering.

Proven procurement experience in corporate communications, HR consulting, financial consulting, health, insurance, office rentals, facility management, catering, and non-technical services.

Professional fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong technical proficiency in the SAP MM module and core computer skills, particularly MS Office and Excel.

Exceptional negotiation and communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks, identify practical solutions, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Excellent numeracy, reporting, and organizational skills with a strict discipline for deadlines and attention to detail.

Completed military service for male candidates.