Purchasing Specialist ( Direct )

General Qualifications:• Graduated from relevant departments of universities (preferably Chemical / Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, etc.),• At least 3 years of experience in purchasing, particularly in overseas purchasing and import operations, order management processes,• Work experience in chemical material purchasing processes is a plus,• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills, including reporting and statistical data generation,• Good communication and teamwork skills,• Very good command of English,• Good command of MS Office applications, familiarity with SAP is a plus,• Residing on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.Responsibilities:• Assisting the manager and/or senior management in conducting research and presenting necessary information in the form of reports,• Conducting market research on new channels and suppliers,• Supporting product research in line with company strategy by analyzing competitors and market trends, changes, and opportunities,• Supporting relationship building with suppliers and ensuring timely communication of relevant information (payment, purchase price, stock, etc.),• Assisting in ensuring smooth communication between departments regarding international information flow,• Supporting the proforma invoice process once an agreement is approved,• Assisting the import department in facilitating the import process,• Entering purchase offers into the SAP system and tracking the purchased products,• Organizing purchase-related documents for easy access and use,• Assisting in analyzing procurement processes and finding opportunities to reduce procurement costs,• Supporting procurement and supplier evaluation processes and ensuring performance criteria records are accurate,• Monitoring and reporting on performance parameters of assigned processes and suggesting improvements,• Establishing contact with suppliers for imported products and assisting with regular updates to relevant managers,• Monitoring and sharing sector reports on potential and existing products with management and related departments,• Occasionally traveling abroad for fairs, congresses, and supplier visits.