Procurement Specialist

Çalık Enerji; Fatih; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Çalık Enerji, headquartered in Istanbul, seeks a Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for energy projects. The role focuses on consolidating requisitions, ensuring optimal terms, and managing supplier relationships within a dynamic, international project environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years of international procurement experience in energy, with strong skills in SAP, MS Office, and strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of international procurement experience in energy projects.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, logistics and supplier management.
• Strong planning and communication skills; English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Review approved purchase requisitions and consolidate procurement requirements to optimize purchasing processes.
• Ensure procurement of materials and services under the most suitable technical and commercial conditions.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and evaluate proposals based on specs, terms, and delivery.
• Conduct market research to identify suppliers and expand the local supplier network.
• Analyze supplier quotations for price, scope, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP and monitor procurement workflows and approvals.
• Coordinate contract-related procurement with Contract Management Department.
• Ensure accurate receipt and system entry of purchased materials and verify records.
• Monitor end-to-end procurement process from order to shipment readiness.
• Develop new suppliers and manage supplier relationships; track KPIs.

Skills

Engineering degree

International procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Logistics management

Supplier management

Planning skills

English proficiency

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

We, as Çalık Enerji, offer the energy from nature to the people to build a better and sustainable future.

Since its establishment in 1998, the company has become one of the world’s leading energy firms, successfully executing projects across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and the Balkans.

Operating in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Switzerland, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Libya, Iraq, and Senegal, Çalık Enerji focuses on three main business lines: EPC Contracting, Distribution & Retail, and Renewable Energy Investments.

We are looking for a “Procurement Specialist” be based in our Istanbul Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering,
• Minimum 5 years of experience abroad in project/contract procurement within the energy sector.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, logistics, and supplier management,
• Strong planning and communication skills,
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP applications,
• Good command of English.

Job Description

• Review approved purchase requisitions and consolidate similar procurement requirements, where applicable, to optimize purchasing processes.
• Ensure the procurement of required materials and services under the most suitable technical and commercial conditions.
• Obtain quotations from approved suppliers and evaluate proposals based on technical specifications, commercial terms, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify and develop alternative suppliers and subcontractors when approved suppliers are insufficient, with a particular focus on expanding the local supplier network.
• Analyze supplier quotations in terms of price, scope, quality, delivery schedule, and cost efficiency to support procurement decision-making processes.
• Take an active role in projects aimed at improving procurement processes and developing efficiency-driven solutions.
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP and monitor related procurement workflows and approval processes.
• Coordinate contract-related procurement packages by sharing purchase order information generated in the system with the Contract Management Department.
• Ensure the accurate receipt and system entry of purchased materials and verify the accuracy of related records.
• Monitor and coordinate the end-to-end procurement process of purchased goods and services, from order placement until they are ready for shipment.
• Support the development of new suppliers, evaluate the performance of existing suppliers, and effectively manage supplier relationships.
• Prepare procurement reports and monitor departmental KPIs on a regular basis to support performance management and continuous improvement.