PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (DIRECT MATERIALS)

DOĞADAN GIDA ÜRÜNLERİ SAN.VE PAZ.A.Ş.

Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist (Direct) manages the sourcing processes for raw material and/or packaging material categories. This position reports to the Procurement Manager and works closely with the departments of Planning, Quality and R&D. As part of responsibilities he/she will build category expertise, develop purchasing strategies using 7 step sourcing process, ensure market intelligence and align purchasing strategies with business strategies and priorities. 

Job Profile

 Primary Responsibilities

 • Execute local and/or global sourcing initiatives using 7-step sourcing process (7SSP) to meet business requirements and maximize value to participants. 

• Support strategic sourcing objectives through effective procurement of goods and services while building robust working relationships with business partners. 

• Develop agile approaches to sourcing while using analytics and processes to determine scenarios, benefits, risks and change management impact of each of those options. 

• Do category and supplier research to understand the market as part of sourcing initiatives.

• Participate in negotiations of local and/or global agreements that result in preferential pricing, terms and conditions. 

• Identify, classify, maintain, and protect files, documentation and sensitive information consistent with record handling and retention requirements. 

• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to ensure implementation of sourcing initiatives to realize procurement value. 

• Implement supplier evaluation processes and integrate quality/service/innovation/ sustainability KPIs in his/her category. 

• Communicate with the internal stakeholders (key decision makers and budget holders from different functions) to ensure that he/she is fully aware of current & future requirements and that all parties are aligned to objectives and performance. 

Key Skills & Experience Required 

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably engineering branches 

 • Fluent in English 

 • A strong background in procurement within preferably FMCG environment (2-3 years) 

 • Good business acumen, knowledge of financial fundamentals and excellent analytical skills 

 • Strong internal customer management skills: Capacity to listen, understand and capture internal customer’s needs, influence and deliver appropriate solutions 

 • Practical experience in direct categories and sound knowledge of purchasing methodology and purchasing techniques • Sound knowledge of category management approach 

 • ERP systems experience and acumen 

 • Customer satisfaction and result oriented mentality 

 • Analytical problem-solving skills 

 • Good communication/negotiation skills 

 • Project management skills