Technical Procurement Supervisor

Arvato; Kartal; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global project exposure

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Bertelsmann affiliation

Job summary

Arvato, a global service provider in e-commerce and supply chain management, seeks a Technical Procurement Supervisor to lead procurement of technical materials, equipment, and services. You will evaluate requests from maintenance, facility management, and operations, manage RFQ processes, cost analyses, and supplier negotiations, and monitor performance to drive improvements.

You will maintain contract documentation, create purchase orders, and ensure delivery timelines meet project needs

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical/electronics engineering (preferred).
• 4–6 years of experience in technical procurement.
• Experience procuring mechanical/electrical equipment and related services.
• Ability to read technical specs, bill of quantities, and documentation.
• Experience in supplier management, contract administration, and price negotiation.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for technical materials, equipment, and services.
• Evaluate requests from maintenance, facility management, investment projects, and operations.
• Manage quotation processes and develop alternative supplier sources.
• Conduct RFQ processes, cost analyses, price comparisons, and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely procurement activities.
• Balance quality, cost, and delivery timelines in technical procurement.
• Develop cost-saving projects for procurement targets.
• Manage contracts and maintain documentation.
• Prepare procurement reports for management.

Skills

Technical procurement

Supplier management

Contract administration

Price negotiation

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and internationally leading service provider in the field of e-commerce and supply chain management.

With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, Arvato delivers practical and relevant solutions across industries including Telecommunication, Hightech & Entertainment, Automotive, Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Consumer Products and Publishing.

Using the latest digital technologies, Arvato develops, operates, and optimizes complex global supply chains and e-commerce platforms, acting as a strategic growth partner for its customers.

Arvato is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.

We're looking for a new Technical Procurement Supervisor for our Procurement Team.

What You’ll Do

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related field (preferred),
• 4-6 years of experience in technical procurement,
• Proven experience in the procurement of mechanical and electrical equipment, maintenance and repair services, spare parts, automation systems, technical equipment, and technical services,
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, bill of quantities, and technical documentation,
• Experience in supplier management, contract administration, and price negotiation processes,
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications,
• Advanced level of English proficiency,
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Your Profile

• Manage the procurement processes for technical materials, equipment, and services within the company,
• Evaluate procurement requests from maintenance, facility management, investment projects, and operations teams,
• Manage quotation processes in line with technical specifications and develop alternative supplier sources,
• Conduct RFQ processes, cost analyses, price comparisons, and commercial negotiations,
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement initiatives,
• Create purchase orders and ensure the timely completion of procurement activities,
• Maintain an optimal balance between quality, cost, and delivery timelines in the procurement of technical materials and services,
• Develop cost-saving projects that contribute to procurement budget targets,
• Manage contract processes and maintain all related documentation,
• Prepare procurement-related reports and present them to management.

What We Offer

• A global work environment with exposure to international projects and teams
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Being part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA — one of the world’s leading media and service companies