Strategic Procurement & Margin Optimization Lead (Istanbul)

Nizmara Consulting & Executive Search; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nizmara Consulting & Executive Search is assisting a well-established manufacturing company in Turkey to recruit a Head of Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization. This role drives profitability through strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier strategy for direct materials and packaging.

You will lead negotiations, build predictive procurement models, monitor markets, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to improve margins while ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive procurement experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior procurement leadership role within manufacturing.
• Engineering background highly preferred.
• Experience in FMCG, Home Care, Personal Care, Chemicals or Consumer Products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term procurement and cost-optimization strategy.
• Own sourcing for direct materials, packaging, and production-related categories.
• Analyze product cost structures and drive margin improvements.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and build long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance and Commercial teams.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Raw Material Procurement

Packaging Procurement

Supplier Development

Cost Optimization

Value Engineering

Procurement Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Master's degree considered an advantage

Job description

Nizmara Consulting & Executive Search is assisting a well-established manufacturing company in Turkey to recruit a Head of Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization. This role drives profitability through strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier strategy for direct materials and packaging.

You will lead negotiations, build predictive procurement models, monitor markets, and collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to improve margins while ensuring quality and