Procurement Specialist / Food

Alshaya Group Avrasya; Fatih; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Alshaya Group Avrasya is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Istanbul to manage food purchasing for Starbucks, Pinkberry, and Shake Shack. You will analyze costs, budgets, and supplier performance while coordinating with brand teams across Turkey and abroad.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 3 years of experience in food purchasing, and strong English, negotiation, and MS Office skills. Teamwork and strategic thinking are essential for long-term savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree completed in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food purchasing; retail sector preferred.
• Proficient in English and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food purchasing operations for Alshaya's food brands.
• Track product costs, budgets, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with brand teams abroad and in Turkey.
• Analyze supplier production, orders, and delivery processes.
• Develop cost-saving projects aligned with brand strategy.
• Support seasonal product planning and optimization.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Cost analysis

Budget management

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group's Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world's best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty.

Franchise portfolio includes Bath and Body Works, Pinkberry, Shake Shack, Starbucks and Victoria's Secret in Turkey.

Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of "Being one of the world's leading retailers, managing world's best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships," with a corporate culture that rewards "Think Big," "Act Small," and "Be You" is currently looking for a "Procurement Specialist".

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields,
• Minimum 3 years of experience,
• Preferably experienced in food purchasing operations within the retail sector.
• Proficient in English.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Analytical mindset, strong persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Solution-oriented, with a commercial perspective.
• Suitable for teamwork.
• High optimization and coordination skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manage food purchasing operations for Alshaya's food brands (Starbucks, Pinkberry, Shake Shack).
• Actively participate in tracking product costs, managing relevant budgets, and cash flow.
• Manage strategic communication and planning with brand teams both abroad and in Turkey.
• Analyze and improve supplier production, order, and delivery processes.
• Possess operational and analytical skills in researching, evaluating, and developing alternative products and suppliers.
• Follow standard product/seasonal product planning and improve related performances.
• Develop projects for savings and long-term growth plans in line with the company's vision and brand strategies.