Buyer - Service Projects

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of now and the future. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems - high-speed trains, autonomous subways, signaling, and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a global community of > 80,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Could you be the full-time Buyer in Istanbul, Turkiye we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your procurement expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.

You'll play a key role in managing procurement activities related to service projects, specifically focusing on spare parts, across the AMECA region. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, supply chain, and project teams), lead supplier selection and negotiations, and ensure alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and technical (QCDT) objectives, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of supplier management and RFQ processes, but also support tender activities and implement commodity strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading supplier selection and contract negotiations for service-related spare parts and services

• Launching and managing Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Business Awards

• Monitoring supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality

• Collaborating with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet project needs

• Maintaining accurate procurement documentation and ERP records

• Assessing supplier risks and implementing mitigation plans

• Supporting tender phase activities and cost commitments

• Promoting ethical procurement practices and compliance with company policies

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

• 2–4 years of experience in procurement

• Good negotiation and supplier management skills

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

• No restriction to travel within or out of the country

• No military obligation for male candidates

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with innovative procurement practices

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to impactful projects in the AMECA region

• Utilise our hybrid working model and flexible hours

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through professional training programs

• Progress towards roles with greater responsibility and leadership opportunities

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

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