Senior Purchasing Specialist

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Job Description

• Managing domestic and international procurement and logistics processes (China, Taiwan, India)
• Maintaining continuous communication with suppliers to ensure timely production and delivery
• Researching and identifying new suppliers that meet required quality standards for production
• Negotiating and managing confidentiality, general procurement, and quality agreements with suppliers
• Creating and updating the approved and potential supplier list
• Monitoring supplier performance, initiating corrective action plans, and following up
• Evaluating weekly procurement requests based on supplier capacity and entering orders into the ERP system
• Collaborating with the planning department to identify and resolve potential bottlenecks
• Ensuring products are delivered completely and on time
• Managing procurement processes through the ERP system (preferably IFS)
• Advanced in written and spoken English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineering (preferred)
• Experience in overseas supply chain operations, particularly in China, Taiwan, and India
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement and supply chain operations
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Experience in supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management
• Ability to prepare and manage confidentiality, procurement, and quality agreements
• Analytical mindset with strong reporting and data analysis skills
• Proficient in ERP systems; experience with IFS is an advantage
• Residing in or willing to relocate to Çorlu