Strategic Procurement Specialist

Siemens; İzmit; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in engineering and technology is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist at their Smart Infrastructures Electrical Product Factory in Gebze, Turkey. This position involves strategic procurement tasks, supplier management, and collaboration across various departments. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing. Strong negotiation and analytical skills, as well as advanced English proficiency, are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Learning & Development opportunities

Remote working flexibility

Creche allowance for mothers

Share matching programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in related fields.
• Advanced level of MS Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and sustainability practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and implement category/sourcing strategies.
• Select and manage key suppliers to establish long-term relationships.
• Lead price/contract negotiations and manage procurement risks.
• Optimize procurement costs through Total Cost of Ownership strategies.
• Support digital transformation within procurement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of global sourcing

Knowledge of Contracts and Risk Management

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)

SAP

Job description

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Specialist for our Smart Infrastructures Electrical Product Factory in Gebze. This role will be responsible for the strategic procurement tasks and also be a part of daily routine operations of Strategic Procurement.

What are my responsibilities?

• Analyzing market trends, identify new suppliers, and implement category/sourcing strategies for optimal cost/value.
• Selecting, evaluating, developing and managing key suppliers to establish long‑term, collaborative relationships in order to foster innovation, ensure supply continuity.
• Leading price/contract negotiations, managing risk, and securing favorable terms for complex components without compromising quality.
• Analyzing spends and market trends to optimize procurement costs and driving cost savings through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies and value engineering.
• Supporting digital transformation within procurement and leveraging digital tools and AI usage for efficiency.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Engineering, Production, Finance, Quality, Order Processing and similar to align procurement with business goals, optimizing inventory, reducing lead times, and ensuring timely material delivery for manufacturing.
• Proactively identifying supply chain risks and ensuring all procurement practices strictly meet safety, environmental, company policies and legal requirements.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or similar).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in related fields.
• Advanced level of written and spoken English.
• Advanced level of MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) for Data Analysis & Reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Contracts and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of global sourcing and sustainability practices is a plus.

What We Offer?

• Speaking up Culture
• Respectful Workplace
• Being part of a global work environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Excellent recognition tools providing spot awards
• Learning & Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• Leave days for parents and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
• Creche allowance for mothers
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Remote working and remote living flexibility only for relevant positions
• Find more benefits here

Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences.

“At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow ‘s reality.

As Siemens we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only the potential matters to us. Therefore, we look forward to receiving applications from candidates with physical barriers and chronic illnesses. We support healthy relationships between candidates with barriers and their colleagues because we believe we can create differences together.

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuating diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas of the application form to the best of your ability as we will use the data to review your suitability for the role.

Please find more information from our web site: https://new.siemens.com/tr/tr.html