Purchasing Specialist

Honda Türkiye A.Ş.; Konak; On-site; TRY 290,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Türkiye A.Ş. seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage indirect purchasing and supplier relationships at our Konak, Turkey site. You will handle supplier research, quotations, price analyses, and ERP-based PO management to support production and quality teams.

Ideal candidates have strong negotiation, English communication skills, and a solid understanding of supply chain basics to optimize costs and procurement processes.

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 experience

Supplier sourcing

Quotation management

Price analysis

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Stock management knowledge

Driver's license

Tools

SAP/ERP 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.