Senior Buyer

Join Akwel and be part of our adventure in a family-run, independent group with a long-term vision. A first-class automotive equipment and systems manufacturer specializing in fluid management and mechanisms, Akwel offers state-of-the-art industrial and technological expertise in applying and processing materials (plastics, rubber, metal) and mechatronic integration.

Our culture of industrial performance, efficiency, results and customer satisfaction is what drives the progress of our group. To respond to our clients’ needs, our employees are free to be pragmatic in order to come up with the perfect solution for every problem in the spirit of creativity and agility.

Want to push yourself? Interested in stepping up to the challenge of working in an industrial and technological environment at the cutting edge, making your day-to-day work extremely worthwhile and enriching?

Join Akwel and our 12,000 employees in more than 20 different countries!

We’re currently seeking a

SENIOR BUYER

Main MISSIONS:

Is fully responsible about the management of his/her team of buyers.

Is responsible about the Purchasing Strategy execution on his commodity; aligned with the Global Purchasing Strategy, processes and rules of the group.

• For a dedicated Region, Material Group or Countries , based on guidance given by his/her Director or recommendation from Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB), the Senior Buyer is fully responsible for managing his/her suppliers base from Start of Production until business end of life.
• The Senior Buyer is responsible about the Operational Performance KPIs achievement, and supplier action plan follow up in case of deviation.
• The Senior Buyer is in close contact with the CLB to ensure the Purchasing Strategy execution and Performance review.
• The Senior Buyer is responsible about the Productivity Plan definition and execution with suppliers, in relation with product line teams and operations.
• The Senior Buyer is involved in the Budget definition, but responsible for the execution and reporting on his commodity.

Is the Purchasing window for operations.

• He is the first contact in case of escalation for the perimeter he is in charge of.

Is working in close collaboration with the CLB.

• Shares reporting follow-up,
• Provides feedbacks from the suppliers and suggests innovative solutions to his manager or the Commodity Lead Buyers concerned,
• Conducts annual negotiations (other than those managed by the Purchasing Director or Commodity Lead Buyer),

Must apply all AKWEL Management System procedures and operating instructions within the framework of operations linked to his job and the rules defined by the Group. Agrees to act in accordance with the ethical rules of the Group.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Has a duty to preserve secrecy and confidentiality with respect to all the systems and data to which he can be granted access, within the normal framework of his function.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree reinforced by 3/5 years’ experience minimum in Purchasing in the manufacturing sector.

Professional Abilities:

• Leadership skills
• Team Player with excellent communication skills, listening, enthusiasm, perseverance, decision making,
• Multi task abilities & capacity to prioritize
• Abilities to organize and coordinate meetings
• Knowledge in finance & cash management
• English Fluent, other language used in the perimeter of activity is a plus
• Good IT skills: Office, SAP
• Able to travel in foreign countries

Technical Knowledge:

• Results-oriented, with QCDP mindset
• Purchasing process knowledge:
• Supply base management
• Management of RFQ processes & sourcing
• Contracts management (negotiation, legal,….)
• Project management

Localization : Gebze / KOCAELİ / TURKEY

Contract type : CDI(Permanent)

Department : Purchasing

If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter at: hr.geb@akwel-automotive.com or HR department.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into account.