Procurement Specialist

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic supply chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing material requirements planning (MRP) processes, manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy, interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and budget, optimizing inventory levels, improving inbound logistics, and building strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective cross-functional communication.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data
• Lead regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finance, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventory
• Manage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory space
• Improve the efficiency of inbound order management and incoming goods process. Implement Kanban/VMI best practice tools and processes to reduce/maintain the optimum DoH / inventory levels
• Responsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials
• Tracking critical orders, Ensuring on-time deliveries
• Working with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
• Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers' performance based on quality, delivery, and service level
• Communicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issues
• Working with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concerns
• Initiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliers
• Contact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materials

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain management
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in material planning or procurement area
• Ability to use MS Office programs efficiently
• Comfortable in hybrid working conditions
• Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in SAP ERP

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers
• High problem-solving ability; capable of developing quick and effective solutions
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail; able to make data-driven decisions
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills; able to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across different departments
• Proactive and responsible; takes initiative to improve processes and drive results
• Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing conditions with a solution-oriented mindset
• Eagerness to learn and improve, open to new systems, tools, and continuous development