Purchasing Specialist

Honda Türkiye A.Ş.; Aliağa; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Türkiye A.Ş. in Turkey is seeking an experienced Indirect Purchasing Specialist to manage supplier sourcing, quotations, and procurement activities across production and maintenance.

The role coordinates with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering, monitors stock levels, creates POs in ERP, and supports cost reduction projects. Strong English, SAP/ERP skills, and negotiation abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect purchasing and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, quotation management, price analysis, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP/SAP systems.
• Good command of MS Office applications.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.
• No travel restrictions; valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage material procurement and service purchasing.
• Conduct supplier research, evaluation, and selection activities.
• Collect quotations and perform price analysis.
• Create and monitor purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Support cost reduction and optimization projects.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering teams.
• Monitor stock levels and plan procurement activities accordingly.
• Manage internal customer demands and order processes.
• Procure chemicals and other production-related materials.
• Follow industry trends and procurement best practices.

Skills

Indirect purchasing

Supplier sourcing

Quotation management

Price analysis

ERP/SAP systems

MS Office

Advanced English

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Supply chain basics

Logistics knowledge

Inventory management

Driver's license

Tools

ERP/SAP systems

MS Office

Job description

• Minimum 2 years of experience in indirect purchasing and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, quotation management, price analysis, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with ERP/SAP systems.
• Good command of MS Office applications.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented and result-driven approach.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management.
• No travel restrictions; valid driver's license preferred.

Job Description

• Manage material procurement and service purchasing.
• Conduct supplier research, evaluation, and selection activities.
• Collect quotations and perform price analysis.
• Create and monitor purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate supplier performance.
• Support cost reduction and optimization projects.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Engineering teams.
• Monitor stock levels and plan procurement activities accordingly.
• Manage internal customer demands and order processes.
• Procure chemicals and other production-related materials.
• Follow industry trends and procurement best practices.