Procurement Specialist

Job Description SummaryManage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budgets. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesMaintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location dataLead regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finance, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventoryManage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory spaceImprove 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 levelsResponsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepanciesPlanning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materialsTracking critical orders, Ensuring on-time deliveriesWorking with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specificationsDeveloping strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers’ performance based on quality, delivery, and service levelCommunicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issuesWorking with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concernsInitiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliersContact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materialsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited university in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain managementMinimum of 3 years of experience in material planning or procurementStrong oral and written English language skillsAbility to use MS Office programs efficientlyComfortable in hybrid working conditionsAbility to live in Istanbul or KocaeliExperience in SAP ERP systemStrong analytical skillsDesired CharacteristicsHighly responsible, reliable, and able to take full ownership of assigned tasksDetail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process disciplineAnalytical thinker with the ability to assess complex data and make sound decisionsStrong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliersAble to remain calm and focused under pressure, particularly in time-sensitive or high-stakes situationsProactive and solution-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem solvingEager to learn and continuously improve skills, tools, and processesWell-organized, with strong planning and prioritization abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively .Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No