Purchasing Specialist

Günsan Elektrik; Sancaktepe; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment company in Turkey is seeking a skilled Purchasing Specialist. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, evaluating suppliers, and negotiating purchase terms. The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering, 2-3 years of experience, and strong skills in SAP and Excel. Proficiency in English is also necessary. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience.
• High degree of ethics and professionalism.
• Eager to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers for purchasing.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and maintaining strong supplier relations.
• Preparing proposals and negotiating purchase terms.

Skills

Knowledge of the fundamentals of Purchasing

Data-driven analysis

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Team player

Good level of English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Qualifications

• Preferably bachelor’s degree in Engineering,
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of Purchasing, Cost Break Down, and Costing Metrics,
• Data-driven; capable of gathering and analyzing data, preparing spreadsheets, and making informed decisions based on numerical insights,
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience,
• Strong communication & stakeholder management and negotation skills,
• Thinking out of the box and looking for ways to develop responsible area,
• Eager to learn and take initiative,
• High degree of ethics and professionalism is mandatory,
• A good team player,
• Good level of English (needed to communicate with overseas group companies for periodical reporting etc),
• Good knowledge on SAP and Excel.

Job Description

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the responsibilities are listed below:

• Researching and identifying prospective suppliers for direct&indirect purchasing,
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and maintaining strong supplier relations,
• Evaluating suppliers according to key business criteria,
• Preparing proposals, requesting quotes, and negotiating purchase terms and conditions,
• Following up industry trends and supporting management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies,
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate inventory and purchasing records,
• Conducting and reporting cost reduction studies,
• Making and reporting calculations arising from periodic price agreements,
• Handles routine commercial matters & supports day-to-day operational issue resolution,
• Conducts spot buy purchases,
• Complying with company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.