Procurement Specialist

Karadeniz Holding; Kâğıthane; Hybrid; TRY 240,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunity

Birthday day off

Professional and personal training

Exclusive employee discounts

Job summary

Karadeniz Holding is seeking a qualified Procurement Specialist to join the Supply Chain Management team. You will purchase goods and services, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, quality sourcing.

The role requires engineering background with 3+ years in procurement, fluency in Turkish and English, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. Hybrid work mode is offered with growth opportunities and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical-Electronics, Mechanical, Industrial, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, etc).
• At least 3 years of procurement experience.
• Fluent Turkish and English.
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office programs.
• Knowledge of contract law.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal/organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• High stress tolerance and agility.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Purchase goods and services with required quality and technical specs from approved suppliers, on time and cost effectively.
• Prepare price comparison analyses and relate commercial terms.
• Identify and engage potential suppliers and build strong relationships with existing ones.
• Develop alternative suppliers and materials to improve cost and quality.
• Coordinate between suppliers, manufacturers and internal departments; act on commercial issues.
• Lead contract and price negotiations for medium to large volumes.
• Establish and manage purchasing contracts and report to Procurement Manager.

Skills

Turkish-English proficiency

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Hardworking

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding engages in various sectors, primarily energy, shipbuilding, finance, and real estate industries. The Group is the only owner, operator and builder of the first Powership™ (floating power plant) fleet in the world and plays an active role in medium to long-term investments with more than 2.500 employees around the world in different 19 countries in Europe, Africa, Latam and Asia.

About Karpowership

Karpowership, part of the Karadeniz Holding, is the owner, operator and builder of the only Powership™ (floating power plant) fleet in the world and plays an active role in medium to long-term investments; providing access to fast-track, affordable and reliable electricity. Powerships have a range of 30 MW to 470 MW and are delivered ready to operate in less than 60 days. Currently, Karpowership owns and operates over than 30 Powerships with an installed capacity exceeding 3,500 MW and another 5,000 MW are under construction or in the pipeline. In addition to a Powership fleet, Karpowership owns and operates its own LNG fleet. With expertise and experience in the field, Karpowership serves as a one-stop-shop for LNG to Power solutions, as a single provider delivering all parts of the value chain; including but not limited to LNG sourcing, transport, delivery, regasification, and electricity production; with the mission of powering life wherever needed. With more than 2,000 employees globally; Karpowership is operational in Mozambique, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Sudan, Ivory Coast, New Caledonia, Brazil, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

We are looking for a “Procurement Specialist” to be assigned to our “Supply Chain Management” department.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Marine Engineering, Maritime Transportation and Management Engineering etc)
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement processes,
• Very good command of Turkish & English,
• Knowledge in SAP,
• Competent in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Programmes,
• Knowledge of contract law,
• Competent in analytical and problem-solving skills, strong negotiation skills, good communication,
• Strong interpersonal/organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High stress management skills and handles stress,
• Hardworker and agile,
• No restriction for travelling,

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

• Acting in accordance with company procedures, policies, instructions
• Purchasing of goods and services with desired quality and technical specifications, optimal cost from confirmed suppliers within on time
• Preparing and interpreting price comparison tables by analyzing commercial conditions
• Identifying to potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, and building good relationships
• Providing cost and quality advantage by developing alternative suppliers and materials,
• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers, and relevant internal departments;
• Taking proactive actions regarding commercial issues,
• Conducting cost down works in order to lower total purchasing cost,
• Preparing and conducting contract and price negotiations with suppliers for medium to large volumes to contribute to the profitability of the company,
• Establishing purchasing contracts with suppliers and managing contract negotiations,
• Preparing and presenting relevant reports to Procurement Manager

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working opportunity,
• One day off on your birthday,
• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,
• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

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