Senior Buyer

YTM Johnson Controls Iklm Cih STAS; Konak; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls Izmir manufacturing operation is seeking a Procurement professional to manage procurement activities. You will ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing while supporting quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, contract management, cost savings, and cross-functional collaboration with Production, Planning, Quality, and Logistics to maintain uninterrupted operations. A strong English proficiency and SAP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field is required.
• Solid procurement experience within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and analytical skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Preferred Electrical Engineering degree.
• Procurement experience in HVAC or automotive industries (nice to have).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and global suppliers.
• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Logistics to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Support compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement processes.
• Manage new product implementation process.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Fluent English

MS Office

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

What you will do

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities for our İzmir manufacturing operation. You will ensure the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services while supporting business objectives related to quality, delivery, and cost.

How you will do it

• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management activities.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local and global suppliers.


• Drive cost savings, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.


• Support compliance with company policies, quality standards, and procurement processes.


• Manage new product implementation process

What we look for

• Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.


• Solid procurement experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.


• Fluent English, both written and spoken.


• Proficiency in MS Office applications.


• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering


• Procurement experience in HVAC or automotive industries


• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.


• Previous experience in a multinational organization.


• Knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management practices.t practices.

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