Strategic Procurement Specialist

AGRANA Fruit; Altınova; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRANA Fruit is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team at the Altınova plant near Yalova. You will manage local and import procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with the Global Procurement Organization.

The role requires a university degree and 4+ years of purchasing experience, along with strong Excel and SAP skills and excellent English proficiency. You will operate at both strategic and operational levels in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Food Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, etc.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Purchasing.
• Ability to combine procurement processes and enhance systems.
• Adapt to a fast-working environment at strategic and operational levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Good planning and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and organizes deliveries of raw materials and other needs (local and import) under Purchasing Manager guidance.
• Manage both operational tasks (Order Processing & Strategic Procurement) and safety stock with Warehouse Responsible.
• Follow market trends and coordinate with AGRANA Fruit Global Procurement Organization (GPO).
• Lead negotiations on terms with suppliers and draft agreements.
• Analyze current and future purchase requirements and monitor market trends.
• Maintain supplier contacts and search for new suppliers.
• Coordinate/manage claims procedures and ensure proper documentation flow.
• Prepare required reports and track KPIs.
• Establish agreements with shipping companies and research new carriers.
• Handle all types of warehouse, logistics, and raw material procurement activities.

Skills

English fluency

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

SAP knowledge

Excel

Procurement planning

Education

University degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

AGRANA Fruit is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team at the Altınova plant near Yalova. You will manage local and import procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with the Global Procurement Organization.

The role requires a university degree and 4+ years of purchasing experience, along with strong Excel and SAP skills and excellent English proficiency. You will operate at both strategic and operational levels in a fast-paced environment.