Procurement Specialist

Çelebi Ground Handling Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Çelebi Ground Handling Türkiye is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to oversee procurement for ground handling equipment, spare parts, IT hardware, fleet and services across our Turkish operations. You will liaise with domestic and international suppliers, shape buying strategies, and drive cost efficiency.

The role requires a university degree and 5+ years in purchasing, with strong Excel and familiarity with SAP MM.

Qualifications

• University degree as minimum
• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement preferred
• Good written and spoken English
• Excel skills; SAP MM knowledge is a plus
• Proven negotiation, strategic thinking, and supply chain mastery
• Analytical mindset; ability to translate data into clear reporting
• Strong communication and collaborative work style
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for GSE, spare parts, IT hardware, fleet management, and vehicles
• Run service procurement across catering, cleaning, maintenance, transport, and security
• Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, and on-time delivery
• Build purchasing strategies delivering cost optimization
• Ensure procurement processes comply with policies, standards, and legal requirements

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical reporting

Excel skills

English proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

The Role

As a Purchasing Specialist, you will manage procurement across one of Turkey's largest ground handling operations, from ground support equipment and technical spare parts to the service contracts that keep our stations running every day. You will work with domestic and international suppliers, build the commercial relationships behind them, and shape how we buy, not just what we buy.

What You'll Do

• Manage procurement for ground handling and cargo equipment (GSE), technical spare parts, IT hardware, fleet management, and operational vehicles
• Run service procurement across catering, cleaning, maintenance contracts, personnel transportation, and security
• Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers and develop strategic supplier relationships
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery
• Build purchasing strategies that deliver measurable cost optimization
• Ensure procurement processes comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements

What You'll Bring

• University degree
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement
• Good written and spoken English
• Strong Excel skills, SAP MM module knowledge is a plus
• Proven negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and a solid command of supply chain processes
• An analytical approach and the ability to turn purchasing data into clear reportingStrong communication skills and a collaborative way of working
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Çelebi is a fast, hands-on place to work, and one that invests in the people who keep it moving. With more than 5,000 employees across a wide network of stations and functions, careers here rarely run in a straight line, internal moves and cross-functional opportunities are a real path rather than an exception, supported by technical, professional, and leadership development programs. Alongside our classic mentoring practices, our reverse mentoring program pairs experienced leaders with younger colleagues, so learning flows in both directions. And through our Communication Ambassadors and Employee Committee, colleagues at every level help shape how we work rather than simply hearing about decisions afterwards.

Nearly seven decades later, we are the sector leader in Turkey and one of Europe's foremost ground handling companies — built on investment in technology and people, and on staying fast and flexible in a demanding operating environment. We serve more than 250 customers, most of them international airlines flying in and out of Turkey.