Senior Procurement Specialist – Chemicals (Tuzla)

The Senior Procurement Specialist – Chemicals will be responsible for managing the purchasing process, ensuring high-quality sourcing of products and services, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. This role requires analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and the ability to work within a fast-paced environment to support our company's operations. The position will be located in Tuzla, Istanbul / Turkey.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering or Business Administration discipline
• Professional credential in purchasing would be a plus
• A strong knowledge of chemistry and chemical market background is preferred
• Strong exposure in integrated financial systems
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Self-starter, mature, good communicator and has strong negotiation skills
• Result-oriented, collaborative and has a can-do attitude
• Good command of Turkish and English languages (both in written and spoken)
• No obstacle to travel frequently within the country/region

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop effective and efficient procurement strategies for categories under management
• Collaborate closely with the R&D organization and manufacturing operations to coordinate portfolio changes either for savings or innovation
• Manage on-going supplier performance to meet or exceed all metrics regarding service, performance, quality, cost and sustainability 
• Leading tenders and making the contracts, finalizing contract with complete documentation in accordance with procedures
• Decide where to buy which goods or services and under which conditions
• Cooperation with local, regional and global stakeholders to assure a smooth and compliant operation
• Provide seamless supplier management and compliance support
• Responsible for KPIs and objectives with cost savings, cost avoidance and value added projects
• Develop and continually improve procurement policies, monitor and continually improve procurement processes and practices
• Collaborate with relevant business units and functional teams for the greatest level of synergy, such as quality, inventory, cash flow, speed to market