Purchasing & Logistics Specialist

Agricultural Ingredients N. America; Gebze; On-site; TRY 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite 5 days a week

Competitive compensation

Onboarding and development

Job summary

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Purchasing & Logistics Specialist to join our team in the Marmara region, Gebze, to support the Colors & Flavors businesses in Turkey. You will manage high expenditures, evaluate suppliers, and help integrate MRP with S&OP to enable automated procurement activities.

The role requires prior purchasing and logistics experience, strong Turkish and English communication, a related bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills with fluent Turkish and very good level of English.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Economics or any other related field.
• Project management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of ERP systems processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage high expenditures while ensuring value and budget control.
• Evaluate supplier performance and suggest recommendations to improve.
• Integrate Materials Requirement Planning functions with the Sales and Operation Planning process to enable automated procurement activities.
• Establish systems to perform export operations, putting and getting goods according to the warehouse notes.
• Responsible for non-conformities in the services performed, negotiate complex contracts for requisite service, quality and price.
• Comply with internal policies such as Integrated System Policy, Integrated Manual, Procedures Management Systems (including Hygiene Plans)

Skills

Purchasing

Logistics

Project management

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AtSensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.

We are looking for aPurchasing & Logistics Specialistto join our team and support the Colors & Flavors businesses in Turkey. This position is a key member of the Sensient team, where you will be required to push boundaries and add value onsite in the office.

What you’ll do:

• Manage high expenditures while ensuring value and budget control
• Evaluate supplier performance and suggest recommendations to improve
• Integrate Materials Requirement Planning functions with the Sales and Operation Planning process to enable automated procurement activities
• Establish systems to perform export operations, putting and getting goods according to the warehouse notes
• Responsible for non-conformities in the services performed, negotiate complex contracts for requisite service, quality and price
• Comply with internal policies such as Integrated System Policy, Integrated Manual, Procedures Management Systems (including Hygiene Plans)

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in purchasing and logistics
• Excellent communication skills with fluent Turkish and very good level of English
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Economics or any other related field

• Project management skills, ability to meet deadlines

• Knowledge of ERP systems processes

What you’ll get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• A good compensation and development opportunities
• Effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• Experience in an international scope

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.