Purchasing Executive (Indirect)

AKSA, a company of Akkök Holding, was founded in 1968 in Yalova. Becoming the world’s largest producer of acrylic fiber over the years, Aksa today serves approximately 300 customers in over 50 countries across 5 continents. Having a capacity of 350.000 tons per year, Aksa supplies raw materials for textiles and technical textiles in many diverse areas.

We are looking for an "Indirect Purchasing Executive" with the following qualifications to be assigned to the Purchasing Department in our factory operating in Yalova.

Qualities We Are Looking For;

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Logistics, Chemistry, or a related field.

• 6-8 years of professional experience in procurement/purchasing processes, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Oracle/SAP applications).

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Turkish is an advantage.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, advanced negotiation capabilities, and openness to innovation.

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Your main tasks are;

• Lead and oversee all indirect procurement processes to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality supply of goods and services across assigned categories, in line with AKSA’s standards and procedures.

• Negotiate and finalize goods/service purchase agreements with suppliers; coordinate with Legal, technical units, and other stakeholders to prepare, approve, and manage contracts. Ensure compliance, monitor performance, and manage extensions or scope changes as needed.

• Supervise logistics and import coordination to guarantee on-time delivery of orders to the factory.

• Direct and monitor import operations, including Letters of Credit and Guarantee processes.

• Ensure invoice accuracy and compliance; collaborate with Accounting and Finance teams to secure timely supplier payments.

• Drive digitalization initiatives by proposing and implementing system/process improvements within targeted timelines.

• Manage supplier relationships, including identification of new/alternative suppliers, classification, evaluation, and sustainability of partnerships.

• Monitor supplier performance regarding quality and delivery deadlines; proactively resolve issues and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

• Stay informed on global market trends and raw material price developments; provide strategic insights and proactive approaches to procurement planning.

• Mentor and develop procurement team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Possess knowledge and experience in incentive processes, ensuring compliance and effective management of related procedures.

• Effectively prioritize and balance multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

What are waiting for you here !

Applications that support your development

• Participation in Job Orientation and AKSA Recognition Training specific to the process steps within the scope of job adaptation,

• Opportunity to participate in personal development, professional development and leadership training within the scope of our Corporate Training Academy,

• Outside fairs, training and company visit opportunities abroad,

• Master's/PhD support program,

• Foreign language support program,

Work-Life Balance

• The opportunity to work 4 days a week, which we implemented as a first in Turkey,

• Private accommodation for employees,

• Benefit package,

• Aksa Social Event Team activities (Sailing, book, running, trekking clubs),

• Service Opportunity: Asian side of İstanbul, On the Yalova-Kocaeli (Karamürsel-Gölcük-Başiskele)

Recruitment Process

• Receiving applications,

• Preliminary evaluation to be made in line with the criteria,

• Sending personality inventory and interview process to shortlisted candidates,

• English exam,

• Senior management meeting,

• Offer.