Senior IT Procurement Specialist

CoreX Holding BV; Sarıyer; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreX Holding, headquartered in Maslak, Istanbul, seeks a Senior IT Procurement Specialist to lead IT vendor negotiations, drive cost optimization, and manage complex contracts across global operations. The role covers software licenses, hardware, cloud services, and IT infrastructure with emphasis on SAP MM and licensing models.

The candidate will ensure compliance, supplier governance, and cross-functional collaboration, translating technical needs into robust procurement solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technologies, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of IT products, licensing models (Microsoft, SAP, SaaS), and vendor management.
• Experience in contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into procurement solutions.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Advanced SAP MM and e-procurement tools knowledge.
• Familiar with IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM).
• Experience in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and cost modeling.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, audits, and internal controls.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in global sourcing and multi-country procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Report procurement activities and supplier performance to management.
• Lead IT vendor negotiations and manage complex contracts and SLAs.
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring quality and compliance.
• Manage supplier selection and relationships.
• Track market trends and emerging technologies.
• Lead and manage procurement activities related to SAP solutions and services, including software licenses, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, implementation projects, and consulting services; supporting vendor management, cost optimization, and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Coordinate outsourcing for development, consulting, technical support, and maintenance services.
• Develop procurement strategies based on market conditions and financial indicators.

Skills

IT procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Cost modeling

Cross-functional communication

English proficiency

IT asset management

Global sourcing

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP MM

e-procurement tools

Job description

CoreX Holding is a highly diversified, vertically integrated, global industrial conglomerate established in 2024 by Robert Yüksel YILDIRIM after 35 years of his vast industrial, financial, and operational experience at YILDIRIM Group. With financial headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and operational headquarters in Istanbul, Türkiye, CoreX is dedicated to creating new success stories through a visionary approach and exponential growth under the leadership and vision of its founder, Robert Yüksel YILDIRIM.

CoreX operates in 8 sectors, including metals & mining, ports & terminals, chemicals, green energy, shipping & logistics, infrastructure & construction, international trading, and financial investments. The company is active in 33 countries across 5 continents, employing over 25,000 people globally. As a profit-driven company, CoreX intends to focus on its future growth, utilizing its deep experience and extensive business know-how.

We are looking for an Senior IT Procurement Specialist to be assigned to our headquarters in Maslak, Istanbul.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technologies, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT procurement covering software, hardware, cloud services, and IT infrastructure and technology sourcing
• Strong knowledge of IT products, licensing models (Microsoft, SAP, SaaS), and vendor management
• Experience in contract management, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing
• Ability to translate technical requirements into procurement solutions
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Advanced SAP (especially MM module) and e-procurement tools knowledge
• Familiar with IT asset management (ITAM) and software asset management (SAM)
• Experience in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and cost modeling
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, audits, and internal controls
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills
• Experience in global sourcing and multi-country procurement operations

Responsibilities

• Report procurement activities and supplier performance to management
• Lead IT vendor negotiations and manage complex contracts and SLAs
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring quality and compliance
• Manage supplier selection and relationships
• Track market trends and emerging technologies
• Lead and manage procurement activities related to SAP solutions and services, including software licenses, subscriptions, maintenance agreements, implementation projects, and consulting services; supporting vendor management, cost optimization, and compliance throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Coordinate outsourcing for development, consulting, technical support, and maintenance services
• Develop procurement strategies based on market conditions and financial indicators

We look forward to meeting you!

Many thanks for your attention in advance.