Strategic & Hands-On Procurement Lead

Cornerstone Executive Search Türkiye; Gebze; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone International Group Türkiye is seeking hands-on Procurement Managers for a global client in manufacturing. The role combines strategic sourcing with day-to-day purchasing activities to optimize costs and supplier performance.

The ideal candidates will manage supplier negotiations, tenders and sourcing strategies while actively executing procurement tasks and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong tender management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Hands-on use of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including sourcing, RFQs, tendering, negotiations and purchase order execution.
• Conduct competitive tenders in line with local and global procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier development and commercial negotiations.
• Perform hands-on procurement activities using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Develop supplier networks and identify alternative sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, finance and other stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

SAP

ERP systems

English proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cornerstone International Group Türkiye is seeking hands-on Procurement Managers for a global client in manufacturing. The role combines strategic sourcing with day-to-day purchasing activities to optimize costs and supplier performance.

The ideal candidates will manage supplier negotiations, tenders and sourcing strategies while actively executing procurement tasks and ensuring compliance with audit requirements. English proficiency is essential.