Senior Purchasing Supervisor – Retail & Supplier Strategy

MR DIY Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

MR.DIY Türkiye is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor with 7+ years of retail buying experience to lead supplier relationships, manage a team, and drive profitability. The role focuses on sourcing new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and overseeing pricing and inventory in line with local SKU targets.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics and Administrative Sciences, excel in data analysis, and travel to fairs and suppliers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics and Administrative Sciences.
• 7+ years of experience in purchasing, especially in retail.
• Minimum 2 years of direct team management experience is required.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Continuously sourcing for new suppliers / manufacturers in the local region.
• Responsible for managing and developing direct reports, including coaching, and workload allocation.
• Manage the day-to-day activities and priorities of the direct reports.
• Attending fairs to track trends, look for new products and new suppliers.
• Tracking and analyzing sales reports to review product sales performance.
• Preparing new product proposals and price comparisons by market surveys to meet local SKU targets.
• Collaborating with suppliers and global team to review product range from selection to delivery.
• Supporting stores and warehouse in local purchasing of needed products.
• Liaising with the global team for purchasing processes.
• Attending regular meetings with the global team.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Analytical skills

Team management

English fluency

Pricing strategy

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics and Administrative Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MR.DIY Türkiye is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor with 7+ years of retail buying experience to lead supplier relationships, manage a team, and drive profitability. The role focuses on sourcing new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and overseeing pricing and inventory in line with local SKU targets.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics and Administrative Sciences, excel in data analysis, and travel to fairs and suppliers as needed.