Senior Purchasing Specialist

Tchibo Türkiye; Ataşehir; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Tchibo Türkiye is seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our growing organization. You will lead indirect procurement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure terms align with corporate guidelines.

The role includes tender processes, contract reviews, budget planning, and comprehensive reporting, with a focus on cost savings and compliance. Fluency in English and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 4-5 years indirect purchasing experience
• Experience in procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and tender operations
• Familiarity with international sourcing and supplier management practices
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP MM knowledge is an asset
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Strong negotiation, planning, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Executing indirect material and service procurement processes in line with Tchibo Purchasing Guidelines
• Collecting department requirements, conducting supplier research and selection activities together with business stakeholders, and coordinating internal and/or Tchibo GmbH approval processes
• Conducting supplier negotiations to achieve competitive commercial terms and ensure business needs are met
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to efficiency and profitability targets
• Ensuring purchasing documentation, contracts, and approvals are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
• Preparing tender documents and coordinating tender processes from initiation to completion
• Supporting supplier evaluation activities and contributing to supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Supporting internal and external audit processes related to purchasing activities
• Coordinating contract review and negotiation processes with suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with legal consultants regarding service agreements and contractual requirements
• Supporting purchasing budget planning, expenditure tracking, and reporting activities
• Preparing regular and ad hoc purchasing reports, analyses, and presentations
• Monitoring market trends, supplier developments, and industry best practices to support procurement effectiveness

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Procurement process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP MM

Job description

Tchibo is a unique company because it operates both as a retailer and coffee shop, and also sells its FMCG branded products through retail chains and its own online store. Initially focused more on non-food retail in Turkey, over recent years Tchibo Turkey has emphasized its coffee heritage and expertise in its local offering.

We’re looking for a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our growing organization.

Job Description

• Executing indirect material and service procurement processes in line with Tchibo Purchasing Guidelines
• Collecting department requirements, conducting supplier research and selection activities together with business stakeholders, and coordinating internal and/or Tchibo GmbH approval processes
• Conducting supplier negotiations to achieve competitive commercial terms and ensure business needs are met
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and contributing to efficiency and profitability targets
• Ensuring purchasing documentation, contracts, and approvals are completed accurately and in line with company procedures
• Preparing tender documents and coordinating tender processes from initiation to completion
• Supporting supplier evaluation activities and contributing to supplier performance improvement initiatives
• Supporting internal and external audit processes related to purchasing activities
• Coordinating contract review and negotiation processes with suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders
• Collaborating with legal consultants regarding service agreements and contractual requirements
• Supporting purchasing budget planning, expenditure tracking, and reporting activities
• Preparing regular and ad hoc purchasing reports, analyses, and presentations
• Monitoring market trends, supplier developments, and industry best practices to support procurement effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferably Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or related disciplines)
• Minimum 4-5 years of indirect purchasing experience, preferably within Retail and/or FMCG sectors
• Experience in procurement processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and tender operations
• Familiarity with international sourcing and supplier management practices
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP MM knowledge is an asset
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Strong negotiation, planning, and organizational skills