Procurement Specialist – Senior

Jobtailor; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Turkey is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage negotiations and supplier relationships across multiple functions. You will research suppliers, analyze prices, and drive cost savings while aligning with company goals and budgets.

The role requires strong English communication, MS Office proficiency, and a track record of delivering value through strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration. On-site position in Istanbul area with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc degree in a relevant discipline.
• 3-4 years experience in procurement operations.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Professional knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all negotiation and purchasing activities for Commercials.
• Research potential and alternative suppliers and perform price analysis for Technology, Marketing, Growth, HR, and other functions.
• Follow contract processes and manage commercial relations with new and existing suppliers.
• Create and manage short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives in the procurement department.
• Maintain overall accountability for procurement strategy and costs across all divisions.
• Ensure strong stakeholder and supplier management.
• Develop sourcing strategies and market knowledge to strengthen the company pipeline and influence the industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform spend analysis and identify opportunities to maximize value for money.
• Generate cost savings, cost avoidance, and competitive advantage for managed categories.

Skills

Procurement Operations

Supplier Management

Cost Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

BA/BSc degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Manage all negotiation and purchasing activities, including goods and services, for Commercials
• Research potential and alternative suppliers and perform price analysis for Technology, Marketing, Growth, HR, and other functions
• Follow contract processes and manage commercial relations with new and existing suppliers
• Create and manage short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives in the procurement department
• Maintain overall accountability for procurement strategy and costs across all divisions
• Ensure strong stakeholder and supplier management
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies and extensive market knowledge to strengthen the company pipeline and influence the industry
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Perform advanced spend analysis and identify opportunities to maximize value for money
• Generate cost savings, cost avoidance, and competitive advantage for managed categories

Requirements

• BA/BSc degree in relevant academic disciplines
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in procurement operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Professional knowledge of MS Office applications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in procurement operations, including negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Procurement Operations
• Supplier Management
• Cost Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Skills

Hard Skills

• Advanced Spend Analysis
• Sourcing Strategies
• Price Analysis
• Contract Management
• Goal Setting

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Relations
• Cost Savings
• Market Knowledge
• Value Maximization
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office Applications