Strategic Procurement Leader: Indirect Spend & Transformation

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Türkiye is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (Assistant Director) to lead end-to-end indirect spend procurement from Istanbul, coordinating with regional and global teams. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost optimization while ensuring compliance and governance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and bring 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with strong cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 10+ years of procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain experience.
• Experience leading procurement activities within a professional services, consulting, technology, financial services, or multinational corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships at senior management levels.
• Advanced proficiency in English and Turkish.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across indirect spend categories, including professional services, facilities, travel, technology, and general corporate services.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational priorities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and vendor performance programs.
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve optimal commercial and service outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver procurement solutions that create value.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while maintaining service quality and mitigating operational risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor procurement performance through reporting, analytics, and KPI management.
• Partner with regional and global procurement teams on strategic initiatives and best practices.
• Lead procurement-related projects, transformation efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Turkish language

English language

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EY in Türkiye is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager (Assistant Director) to lead end-to-end indirect spend procurement from Istanbul, coordinating with regional and global teams. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost optimization while ensuring compliance and governance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and bring 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with strong cross-functional