International Purchasing Specialist

If you want to be a part of the Procurement team in a workplace with an innovative, energetic, and dynamic young team, you're in the right place!

Here’s where our story intersects!

This is the story of those who want to start their career in the right place and drive value-added work...

We derive our strength not only from our mastery of glass production technologies but also from the strong and genuine relationships we build with our customers. With products that grace dining tables all over the world, we reach millions of consumers and prove our global presence through our offices in Italy and the USA.

With more than 2,000 employees at our two mega production facilities located in Kütahya, and a wide range of products exported to over 138 countries, we come together with our customers at every moment of the day.

With a 52% female employee rate, LAV is a pioneering company in promoting equal employment opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, marital status, age, or seniority.

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GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

• Graduated from university departments such as Foreign Trade, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, or related fields,
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement and foreign trade,
• Advanced level of English (both written and spoken); a second foreign language is a plus,
• Knowledge of foreign exchange transactions, currency payment systems, and foreign trade finance,
• Experienced in import, customs clearance, freight, Incoterms, document procedures, and logistics,
• Proficient in using at least one ERP system,
• Skilled in MS Office programs, especially Excel for reporting,
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and result-oriented working style,
• Good time management, team-oriented, responsible, and detail-focused,
• Open to international travel,
• If you can reside in Kütahya or Eskişehir,

Take a look at what you’ll be doing below!

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct research on international suppliers and establish alternative and cost-effective procurement channels,
• Communicate effectively with international suppliers, gather quotations, perform comparative analyses, and manage contract processes,
• Coordinate all stages from ordering to production, shipment, and delivery,
• Handle import documentation, plan payments (letter of credit, documentary collections, wire transfer, etc.), and manage foreign exchange processes,
• Plan import operations in compliance with customs regulations and coordinate with customs brokers,
• Manage logistics processes: transport planning, deciding on modes of transport (land, sea, air), and freight agreements,
• Travel abroad for trade fairs, supplier audits, or market research,
• Collaborate with internal departments (finance, production, quality, legal),
• Follow global trade trends and cost analyses to provide strategic recommendations to management.

What Do We Offer You?

Onboarding Program

You will be included in our corporate orientation program for a quick adaptation to the company.

Technical and Competency Development Program

With Gürok Academy's Learning & Development Programs, you will develop both technical and leadership skills to fully unlock your potential.

Opportunity to Build a Global Career

You will be part of the growing global organization of Gürok Group, a company that has built and sustained internationally recognized brands in the manufacturing industry.

Additional Benefits

If your TOEFL score is above 78, you can receive an extra monthly language allowance of 15% to 30% on top of your salary.

To support your relocation to Kütahya, we provide accommodation in our company hotel for one month.

You may also use our shuttle service from Eskişehir.