Purchasing Specialist

As we in ASD Laminat continue unabated to become a global power in the sector with our deep-rooted heritage of more than half a century, more than 600 employees, our production facility built on an area of 80,000 m² and we export to more than 85 countries.

We have a production capacity of 35,000,000 m² per year. In addition, we work for a sustainable future with a wide collection of decor & patterns, products and surfaces. As a leading company offering modern architectural solutions, we create value in the furniture and construction industry with the laminates that we produce.

We turn in to the untouched elegance of our planet into sustainable building materials. With the power of thinking big, experience, knowledge, excellence in quality and visionary management approach carries us to the future. In the pursuit of excellence, we are trying to be better than we were the day before, at all times and in every way.

We are looking for a teammate with the following qualifications to be appointed as a " Purchasing Specialist " at the Head Office of our leading company in the forest products sector in Turkey and in the world, located in İstanbul.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Logistics or Business Administration (preferably Industrial Engineer, Management Engineer, Chemical Engineer),
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environmen,
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus),
• Fluent in English,
• Proficiency in MS Office applications,
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills,
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under deadlines.

Job Description

• Execute daily purchasing operations in line with company procedures and policies,
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure best quality, cost, and delivery performance,
• Prepare purchase orders and follow up on order confirmations, shipment, and delivery schedules,
• Monitor supplier performance and develop long-term relationships to ensure continuous improvement,
• Collaborate closely with planning, production, and logistics teams to ensure uninterrupted supply,
• Track market trends and price fluctuations to support cost optimization efforts,
• Maintain procurement data and documentation accurately within ERP systems,
• Participate in supplier audits and contribute to strategic sourcing projects.