Solution Purchaser (Temporary Contract – 6 Months)

Job Description:The Solution Purchaser is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring integrated solutions, including software, hardware, services, and systems that meet business needs. This role combines technical procurement expertise with a strategic understanding of business requirements, vendor capabilities, and cost optimization. The Solution Purchaser works closely with stakeholders, IT, legal, and finance to ensure seamless acquisition and implementation of end-to-end solutions.Identify and evaluate suppliers capable of delivering complete, integrated solutions.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and understand solution needsSupport cross-functional project teams through procurement phases.Lead RFI/RFQ processes for complex solution purchases.Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms with vendors and service providers.Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure delivery and compliance.Ensure all procurement activities align with internal policies, industry regulations, and legal compliance.Work with legal to manage contract risks and resolve any disputesAnalyze total cost of ownership (TCO), ROI, and market benchmarks to drive savings.Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and process improvement.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement process.Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular reporting on key metrics.Qualification and Skills Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical) or Supply Chain / Logistics.A Master’s degree is often a plus.1-3 years of procurement/sourcing experience; especially in project / service business environments.Experience with purchasing full project scope (materials, services, non‑standard / standard commodities) through tendering & execution phases.Familiarity with procurement software / SAP ERP systems and tools for sourcing, contract management, RFQ / RFI process.Knowledge of international procurement practices, incoterms, import/export, logistics, supplier qualification / evaluation.Strong negotiation skills: to secure favorable terms, manage contracts, T&Cs, supplier clauses.Analytical and problem‑solving ability: to evaluate cost, risk, opportunities; do total cost of ownership; cost estimation.Good project management understanding; being able to work under deadlines, coordinate among internal (tendering, engineering, execution) and external (suppliers, contractors) stakeholders.Supplier relationship management; ability to evaluate & audit suppliers; maintain performance metrics.Communication skills: clear, effective, both written and verbal; able to influence and convince in a matrix organization.Change management and continuous improvement mindset: looking for efficiencies, process improvements.Ethics, compliance, ability to follow internal control processes.Turkish is essential, fluency in English will be plusGood organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks/projects in parallel.