Strategic Indirect Procurement Leader

Michael Page; Fatih; On-site; TRY 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a strategically minded Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio in Turkey. The role requires developing category strategies, driving sourcing, and managing supplier relationships while guiding a procurement team across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years in procurement, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably indirect procurement and category management.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management.
• Manage procurement activities across Supply Chain & Logistics, Warehousing & Transportation, IT & Cyber Security, Marketing & Communications, Digital & Online Marketing, Sales & Commercial, HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and improve procurement processes.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and report to senior management.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership/People management

Data analytics

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business / Economics / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a strategically minded Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio in Turkey. The role requires developing category strategies, driving sourcing, and managing supplier relationships while guiding a procurement team across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years in procurement, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and a track record of delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing.