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Trendyol Group

<div>
 
 
 About the Team
 
 
 
 At Trendyol Core Commerce, we build innovative, data-driven strategies that power sustainable growth and global expansion.
 
 
 From seller experience to new market launches, we turn insights into action&mdash;fast. Our cross-functional teams shape the future of commerce with bold ideas, real-time impact, and a deep sense of ownership. In a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we grow together &mdash; as individuals and as a team.
 
 
 
 
 
 As a
 
 Category Professional,
 
 you&rsquo;ll be at the heart of our operations, acting as a crucial link between our suppliers and our customers. This role is a dynamic blend of data-driven strategy, collaborative communication, and hands-on project management. You&rsquo;ll be responsible for managing day-to-day campaigns and market trend analysis to provide the best possible experience for our customers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Supporting the campaign preparation process with suppliers,
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 Ensure broadcasting campaigns correctly and on time,
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 Follow-up of new trends in the market and competitor analysis,
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 Executing and also reporting all operational processes of the category team,
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 Arranging coordination between other departments for the campaign process,
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 Developing business relations with local brands and distributors of worldwide known brands in the retail sector,
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 Seller Management; negotiations on trade-terms,
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 Developing seller engagement with Marketplace team,
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 Partnering with marketing and technology teams for the best shopping experience.
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 Expected Qualifications
 
 
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 University degree (preferably engineering, business administration and economy faculties)
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 2-6 years of experience in category management or a related role with a focus on product management, key account management, trade marketing, and commercial operations,
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 Exceptional communication, persuasion and team working skills,
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 Strong problem solving and decision making skills,
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 Project or process management experience is a plus,
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 Able to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment,
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 Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English,
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 High level analytical skills,
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 Active user of MS Office programs,
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 Data-driven decision-making: Proactive and curious, with a passion for exploring detail and using data to drive clarity and decision-making.
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 Strong communication skills: Able to convey complex ideas in a simple and impactful way, with a genuine and thoughtful communication style.
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 Collaborative approach: Builds effective relationships at all levels, valuing diverse perspectives.
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 This position includes senior specialist and executive titles/roles.
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
 
 A hybrid working model with flexibility &mdash;
 
 a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
 
 
 
 A customizable FlexBenefits budget &mdash;
 
 Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
 
 
 
 Well-being support &mdash;
 
 Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
 
 
 
 Comprehensive wellbeing support &mdash;
 
 Take advantage of our extended health package, which includes annual mini health screenings, access to location-based in-house doctors, psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination coverage.
 
 
 
 Personalized training allowance and learning opportunities &mdash;
 
 Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
 
 
 
 Responsibility from day one &mdash;
 
 Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
 
 
 
 A diverse, international team &mdash;
 
 Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
 
 
 
 Opportunities to grow with the best &mdash;
 
 Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
 
 
 
 Meaningful connections beyond tasks &mdash;
 
 Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Take the Next Step
 
 
 
 If this role excites you, apply now and let&rsquo;s take the next step together.
 
 
 Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
 
</div>

Category Professionals

Unilever

<div>
 Unilever is currently hiring for
 
 a Portfolio
 
 
 Assistant Brand Manager, Food Category
 
 
 
 Function:
 
 Marketing
 
 
 
 Reports to:
 
 UFS Marketing Lead T&uuml;rkiye
 
 
 
 Scope:
 
 Turkey
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Umraniye
 
 
 
 Terms &amp; Conditions:
 
 Full Time/ Hibrid
 
 
 
 
 About Unilever
 
 
 
 With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people &ndash; we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
 
 
 At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don&rsquo;t believe in the &lsquo;one size fits all&rsquo; approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 As a Portfolio Marketing Assistant Brand Manager, you will be responsible for translating the current and future chef needs into a strategic portfolio plan, manage the total portfolio through simplification, launch and relaunch projects from product development till product/brand communication. You will be responsible to:
 
 
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 Drive Business Growth Targets for categories and brands
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 Build/Manage portfolio positioning &amp; sustainable growth strategy
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 Manage simplification, launch and relaunch projects (link local / global)
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 Provide Brand or category content to support launches
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 Collect &amp; analyses customer &amp; market insights
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 Train sales force on product knowledge through culinary trainings / selling stories
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Main purpose of the job:
 
 
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 Manage the mix of the current portfolio for Turkey
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 Lead mix development for innovations and renovations for Turkey (from market insights to the effective launch/relaunch of a product)
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 Drive growth for Turkey through perfect execution of portfolio related activities of the Integrated Business Plan (IBP)
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 Main interface between Turkey and META team, also the Global team if necessary
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 Own Portfolio part of the IBP from development till execution
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 Develop Strategic portfolio funnel (Short &amp; long term)
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 Local category knowledge and understanding (competition / operator needs &amp; usage /&hellip;)
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 Analyze category performance and define &amp; implement corrective actions
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 Drive portfolio projects with the relevant local teams
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Portfolio Marketing
 
 
 
 
 WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
 
 
 
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 Local portfolio management, 7 P&rsquo;s
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 Lead mix development for innovations and renovations
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 Start projects in Innoflex, the innovation gate platform and follow all the gates with necessary data in the system
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 Local input for category strategy
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 Strategic pricing: implement and track pricing in market and take corrective actions as appropriate.
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 Perfect execution of portfolio data in systems (pricing, naming, hero images)
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 Troubleshooting
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 Passion to help the operators (the chefs) to love what they do
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 Manage portfolio and category marketing routine tasks.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Experiences &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED
 
 
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 1:3 years of marketing experience
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 Portfolio management (Strategic planning, Business cases building, launches, simplification execution, strategic pricing)
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 Food industry Business Acumen
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 Experience with working in a multinational
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
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 Operational Execution excellence.
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 Analytical thinking
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 Project management
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 Problem-solving behavior, growth mindset
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 Mix development
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 Category / Brand communication (digital foundation)
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 Operator and chef intimacy
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 Stakeholder management
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
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 You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others &ndash; both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
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 As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
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 Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
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 PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner&rsquo;s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.
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 PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
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 CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
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 PURPOSE &amp; SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
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 AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
 
 
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 Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
 
 
 Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their &lsquo;Whole Self&rsquo; to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
</div>

Assistant Brand Manager

MARPORT

<div>
 
 
 Procurement Assistant Manager
 
 is expected to work in the Procurement Department of Arkas Holding Port and Terminal Services Group located at Marport Terminal Operators.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
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 University graduate preferably in faculty of Engineering, or Business Administration
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 Excellent verbal and written skills in English
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 Advanced level of MS Office Programs is required
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 Experience with SAP-SRM/MM module
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 Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, preferably with knowledge of construction and technical purchasing
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 Experience in construction investment projects and construction tender processes is highly preferred
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 Class B driver&rsquo;s license
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 Preferred to be mobile
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 Completed military obligation for male candidates
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
 
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 Organize demands of customers in accordance with the company&rsquo;s procurement procedures
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 Lead the sourcing activities for various spend categories, mainly investments/project procurement category
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 Lead projects efficiently and within the defined budget and timeline
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 Manage and develop procurement timelines and coordinate cross-functional resources
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 Research alternative suppliers through meetings and field visits
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 Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure quality
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 Monitor supplier performance and report any issues or discrepancies
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 Manage and monitor purchasing performance in accordance with company policies and guidelines
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 Manage supplier relationships efficiently and in line with the category strategy
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 Lead and organize meetings with stakeholders to follow up on issues and explore new opportunities for process improvement
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Procurement Assistant Manager

Speechify

<div>The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading &ndash; PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites &ndash; into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its App of the Day.

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting &ndash; Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

With the growth of our iOS app, being the #18 productivity app in the App Store category and also our recent recognition as Apple's 2025 Design Award for inclusivity, we find the need for a Senior iOS Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push our missing forward.
This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

What You'll Do
<ul>
<li>Opportunity to lead key engineering and product decisions</li>
<li>Actively shipping production code for the Speechify iOS app</li>
<li>Work within a dedicated product team</li>
<li>Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap</li>
<li>Maintain and enhance the existing complex app architecture</li>
</ul>
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
<ul>
<li>Experience. You've worked on products that scaled to a large user base</li>
<li>Track record. You have worked on various products from inception to decent traction. You have been responsible for engineering the product</li>
<li>Customer obsession. We expect every team member whose responsibilities directly impact customers to be constantly obsessed about providing the best possible experience</li>
<li>Product thinking. You make thoughtful decisions about the evolution of your product and support internal teams and designers into taking the right direction</li>
<li>Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time</li>
<li>Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down</li>
<li>Technical skills. Swift, SwiftUI</li>
</ul>
Technical Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Swift Programming Language</li>
<li>SwiftUI experience</li>
<li>Experience in Multithreading Programming</li>
<li>Working with CI/CD infrastructure</li>
<li>Experience with Fastlane</li>
<li>SOLID principles, the ability to write every single class according to SOLID</li>
<li>Experience with Git and understanding of different Git strategies</li>
</ul>
What We offer:
<ul>
<li>A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product</li>
<li>An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle</li>
<li>The opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry</li>
<li>A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture</li>
<li>Work on a product that millions of people use and where daily feedback includes users sharing that they cried when they first found the product because it was so impactful on their lives</li>
<li>Support people with learning differences like Dyslexia, ADD, Low Vision, Concussions, Autism, and Second Language Learners, and give reading superpowers to professionals all over the world</li>
<li>Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech: Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Audio</li>
</ul>
Think you're a good fit for this job?

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
 
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit?

Refer them!

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.</div>

Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Istanbul, Turkey

FLORMAR

<div>
 
 At Flormar, we were born in Milan in the 1950s; growing and evolving in Turkey&rsquo;s multicultural, vibrant world, we have become a global brand that adds color to beauty. Since the day we were founded, we have prioritized the joy women get from makeup and how it makes them feel good, while working to make beauty accessible to everyone.
 
 
 
 
 
 With our products, through clean ingredients, our cruelty-free policy and our sustainable production approach, we make a difference not only in beauty but also in values. Today, in more than 70 countries, with nearly 60,000 online &amp; offline sales points from chain perfumeries to our website, from marketplaces to our stores, from catalog sales to wholesale channels, we reach and inspire millions of people.
 
 
 
 
 
 All our production processes and logistics operations are carried out at our factory and logistics center in Gebze. Our headquarters are located at Akasya Business Towers in &Uuml;sk&uuml;dar, Istanbul.
 
 
 At Flormar, our journey is shaped by our values.
 
 
 
 
 
 At every step, we act with passion, proud of everything we do, seize opportunities with agility, and make sustainable contributions to the future.
 
 
 
 
 
 Because for us, this is not just a workplace; it is the way to touch lives and color the future together!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Competencies That Will Make You Stand Out
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a relevant field,
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 Minimum 3 years of experience in a multinational company within Trade Marketing, Export, Category, Planning or Commercial coordination,
 </li>
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 Ability to work with structured data, forecasts, assortments, multiple parallel deadlines,
 </li>
 <li>
 High accuracy and precision, able to manage numbers, files, prices and timelines,
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced Office skills, especially Excel,
 </li>
 <li>
 Service oriented mindset, focused on enabling internal teams and markets,
 </li>
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 Proven ability to work in a multicultural and international environment,
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable in multi tasking and cross functional coordination roles,
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 <li>
 Strong written and verbal English; Spanish is an advantage.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What to Expect in This Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Coordination &amp; HQ Alignment
 
 
 
 &bull; Act as the central coordination point for
 
 Latin America
 
 
 Markets
 
 within Head Quarter Office,
 
 
 &bull; Consolidate and translate LATAM market needs into HQ processes and systems,
 
 
 &bull; Ensure alignment between HQ functions (Trade Marketing, Category, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Export) and LATAM realities,
 
 
 &bull; Represent LATAM as a single, structured voice in HQ decision-making processes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Product &amp; Launch Management
 
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate new product launches in line with LATAM market dynamics,
 
 
 &bull; Ensure all launch materials (samples, visuals, claims, pricing) are ready and aligned,
 
 
 &bull; Manage assortment planning, product lifecycle, and delisting processes,
 
 
 &bull; Adapt product strategies to LATAM constraints such as long lead times and fixed assortments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Operational &amp; Marketing Coordination
 
 
 
 &bull; Validate logistics timelines and operational readiness before launch execution,
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Communication, and Spain LATAM teams to align campaigns and activations,
 
 
 &bull; Ensure consistency across social media, influencer activities, and in-store execution,
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate between HQ and regional teams (Spain, T&uuml;rkiye, Dubai) to ensure smooth execution and data consistency.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Forecasting, Budgeting &amp; Demand Planning
 
 
 
 &bull; Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses based on market data,
 
 
 &bull; Monitor sell-out performance and adjust plans accordingly,
 
 
 &bull; Segment and analyze different business models (retail vs organized trade/catalog),
 
 
 &bull; Support demand planning processes with accurate and realistic projections.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Trade Marketing &amp; Performance Tracking
 
 
 
 &bull; Ensure timely and accurate delivery of POS materials, testers, and launch kits,
 
 
 &bull; Track monthly performance through LATAM dashboards (sales, distribution, competition),
 
 
 &bull; Identify improvement areas through KPI analysis and propose actionable solutions,
 
 
 &bull; Support brand visibility and in-store execution standards across LATAM markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with internal teams (Trade Marketing, Demand Planning, Finance, Logistics, Category, Export),
 
 
 &bull; Support execution of commercial and marketing strategies defined by regional teams,
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate communication between HQ and local markets to ensure alignment and efficiency.
 
 
 
 
 
 At Flormar, every new day is an opportunity to learn, discover and shine!
 
 
 
 
 
 Are you ready to join us?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 At Flormar, we embrace equal opportunity and fair treatment in education and recruitment. All candidates applying to our job postings will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political opinion.
 
 
</div>

Senior Trade Marketing and Operations Specialist (12 Month - Fixed Term Contract)

McDonald's Türkiye

<div>
 
 McDonald&rsquo;s is one of the world&rsquo;s leading global brands, operating a highly complex and integrated supply chain to support its global operations.
 
 
 McDonald&rsquo;s is now looking to appoint a
 
 Purchasing Category Lead
 
 based in
 
 Istanbul
 
 .
 
 
 Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring the operational continuity of assigned categories, while managing overall purchasing activities within the defined scope.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Do at McDonald&rsquo;s
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Purchasing &amp; Supplier Management
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Take executive ownership of local and import purchasing activities
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage purchase contracts for local purchases (OpEx / CapEx)
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain frequent on-site presence across plants within the assigned perimeter
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead sourcing of new suppliers and conduct high-level contract negotiations
 </li>
 <li>
 Propose, drive and manage local purchasing initiatives
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor supplier performance, KPIs, and audits
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver reporting and analysis, including data capture and close collaboration with Finance to track financial performance against targets
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate closely with logistics operations and cross-functional teams
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in close coordination with global and regional category leads
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure full compliance with McDonald&rsquo;s global purchasing strategy, standards and policies
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize and coordinate local supplier trials (global / regional / local)
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Playing an Active Role in Continuous Improvement
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Collect, anticipate and optimize local purchasing requirements in terms of volume and specifications
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure internal stakeholder satisfaction with purchasing performance
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary point of contact for all purchase requests within scope
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead supplier quality management in coordination with Quality and Logistics Operations
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum
 
 5&ndash;10 years
 
 of relevant purchasing experience, preferably in a production or multinational environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills in
 
 English
 
 (advanced level)
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong leadership, problem-solving, interpersonal, planning, and stakeholder management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly motivated, proactive and strategic mindset with a strong drive for change
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong negotiation skills and effective communication, both internally and externally
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to maintain a global perspective and align business needs with purchasing strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Confident, accountable and results-oriented decision-maker
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Google tools, MS Office and ERP systems
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to quickly understand technical and industrial aspects of managed categories
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of the full procurement cycle
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to develop and implement effective purchasing methods and tools
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 *Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
 
 
</div>

Purchasing Category Lead

Quince

THE ROLEApparel - Sourcing Manager, Men's Woven TopsWe are seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Sourcing Manager to build and lead our Men's Woven Top function. This person will be tasked with identifying and onboarding new vendor partners from scratch. The role will focus primarily on the Men's Woven Top categorywith potential expansion into other categories.This is a rare opportunity to own and build a sourcing operation in a high-impact category. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of category manufacturing, strong vendor relationships (or the ability to cultivate them), and the operational rigor to scale new supply chains that deliver on cost, quality, and lead time.RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Scout for vendor partners in the region who can manufacture high quality Men's Woven Top products with fast production lead time</li><li>Pitching and on-boarding vendor partners in speed. This should be done with clear criteria around the initial test period and ensuring their ability to scale, if the test period is successful.</li><li>Drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships within current Quince categories, while expanding a redundant supplier base improving Quince's product costs, quality, and commercial terms for sustainable sales and profitability</li><li>Manage capacity at a supplier and style level to keep pace with company growth and scale</li><li>Material Sourcing: Resource in speed any materials that can effectively improve product cost, quality and speed as options for scaling order. Have experience negotiating with suppliers throughout the supply chain from T1 to T2 &amp; T3 (as needed) mill/ vendor partners.</li><li>Open costing expertise: Have solid open costing breakdown experience from brand or manufacturer side to build a clear strategy for costing negotiations; able to construct a validated cost structure/ template to negotiate with vendor partners without relying on vendor data only.</li><li>Act as an Ambassador to our partners in all interactions, building and deepening our relationships Continuous improvement</li><li>Drive for higher hit-rate launches (reviews, returns, sales) through product excellence and drive for faster development times by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions</li><li>Have a clear strategic, commercial understanding of the sourcing landscape and trade benefits that can improve product costs and speed of product to market destined for the USA, Canada, and Europe as an asset.</li><li>Lead at 30,000 ft and 3000 ft involving a diverse set of stakeholders from different functions and nationalities. Be willing to be scrappy at times to improve on existing ways of working and redefining new processes and SOP for faster speed and continuous improvement.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:<ul><li>Experience: 10 year + sourcing and merchandising experience in Men&rsquo;s apparel categories with high-end national brands in the United States &amp; Europe specifically in Men's Woven Tops.</li><li>Consumer focused and ambitious individual providing strategic leadership and act as a role model in business with self assurance, pride, and passion that exudes personal and professional impact</li><li>Self-Motivated: Proven ability as a self starter and quick independent learner adapting swiftly to new challenges</li><li>Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to details with a data driven approach to decision making and problem-solving.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a focus on execution, process improvement, and brand enhancement.</li><li>Curiosity: Continuous learner with a proactive attitude, open to new perspectives and adaptable to changing circumstances.</li><li>Supply Chain or Operations Background: Good track record in supply chain management or operations contributing to a well-rounded understanding of the retail landscape.</li><li>Collaborative Nature: Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams, skilled in written and verbal communication and presentation.</li><li>Resilient under pressure and relentless in the drive to create broader impact by being bold and challenging the status quo.</li></ul>İş T&uuml;r&uuml;: Tam zamanlıMaaş: aylık 200.000,00TRY veya &uuml;zeriWork Location: İş yeri

Sourcing Manager - Men Woven Tops

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