Procurement Manager

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Supply Chain Department could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in high quality, market-leading gypsum building products manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara Center Office as Procurement Manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Identify, evaluate, select and develop local suppliers (e.g., for raw materials, merchandise items, etc.), service providers and transport companies, maintaining a robust local supplier network.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements and improve cost and price levels as well as delivery schedules.
• Maintain supplier quality and performance.
• Control and optimize procurement costs within the country incl. identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements in procurement processes.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain, Planning, and Logistics Manager as well as the Warehouse Manager to ensure timely material availability.
• Align procurement activities with production schedules and demand forecasts incl. support the achievement of on-time deliveries and production targets.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, industry standards, laws and ethics.
• Keep risk exposure within an acceptable level.
• Measure, analyze and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement & cost reduction.
• Lead and mentor a procurement team incl. setting clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Set up procurement procedures and follow improvements in line with global strategies.
• Support sustainability targets and align the actions with suppliers.
• Manage procurement team and increase the collaboration within company/global team.
• Improve supplier selection, evaluation and improvement process in line with global targets.
• Follow supplier performance with quality/operation/requester, follow permanent actions to be closing claims.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in supply chain management / procurement,
• Negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills,
• Understanding of local market dynamics, supplier landscapes, and industry trends
• Proficient in standard supply chain & procurement tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Business-oriented degree such as Economics, Industrial Engineering or any other degree course relating to the supply chain and procurement fields
• Ability to work with self-motivation under tight timelines
• Advance level English proficiency (both written and spoken).
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Ankara.

What happens next?

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