Procurement Specialist

d (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finance, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventory

• Manage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory space

• Improve the efficiency of inbound order management and incoming goods process. Implement Kanban/VMI best practice tools and processes to reduce/maintain the optimum DoH / inventory levels

• Responsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepancies

• Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials

• Tracking critical orders, Ensuring on-time deliveries

• Working with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications

• Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers' performance based on quality, delivery, and service level

• Communicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issues

• Working with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concerns

• Initiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliers

• Contact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain management

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in material planning or procurement area

• Ability to use MS Office programs efficiently

• Comfortable in hybrid working conditions

• Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience in SAP ERP

Desired Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers

• High problem-solving ability; capable of developing quick and effective solutions

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail; able to make data-driven decisions

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; able to handle multiple tasks efficiently

• Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments

• Proactive and responsible; takes initiative to improve processes and drive results

• Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing conditions with a solution-oriented mindset

• Eagerness to learn and improve, open to new systems, tools, and continuous development

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No