What you can expect to be responsible for as a Buyer:
Managing the end-to-end procurement process by finding suitable suppliers, executing requests for proposals, and preparing price analyses
Daily communication in English and Turkish
Collecting data, compiling & analyzing the results
Conducting and managing supplier evaluations for our clients
Supporting clients with day-to-day ad-hoc sourcing requests, various cost, change management & supplier performance management
Building and maintaining relationships with both clients and suppliers
Providing guidance and training to more junior colleagues
We think you’ll be successful in the role if you:
are fluent in English and Turkish (spoken and written)
have at least one year of experience in strategic procurement & have performed end-to-end S2C activities
have been responsible for identifying opportunities for savings and defining your own demand, in addition to sourcing execution and negotiation activities
are proactive – you need to have a hands-on approach to your work and not be afraid to ask the right questions
are adaptable to various work settings, categories, situations (and problems 😊)
can organize your time and prioritize your tasks (project management skills)
possess strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills
are very good friends with Excel: data analysis & visualization (formulas, Pivots), working with large data sets, etc.