Category Specialist - Purchasing, | Koç Kariyerim

Every moment is a development opportunity. Our dreams are the starting point of the future. Our route is the future of the world.

At Arçelik, a trusted lifestyle solutions provider to the digital household, we are all for changing the world for the better. We treat the life of nature with respect. The starting point of our technology is sustainable development. We believe the diversity of our people is the driving force of our innovative culture. Each of our employees is unique and the quality of our products and services begins with the quality of our people. Our more than 40.000 employees around the world give power to our future.

Apply and join us to inspire sustainable lives in every home!

What awaits you in this role?

We are looking for a passionate Category Specialist - Purchasing who will join our team at  Purchasing Directorate.

• Implementing and executing a category strategy for mechanical components parts, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure a consistent and sustainable approach,
• Optimizing costs through analysis, supplier development and sourcing activities,
• Analyzing cost breakdowns, identifying, and executing cost reduction projects,
• Making risk analysis, preparing, and executing business plans for necessary precautions,
• Developing sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers,
• Benchmarking of productivity and costs with overseas factories of Arçelik and adapting best practices in each location.

The position is located in İstanbul, Sütlüce.

How do we describe the perfect match?

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Management Engineering
• Master’s/Doctorate Degree is a plus
• Min. 3 years of experience in purchasing
• Strong knowledge of MS Office programs and SAP
• Having strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English
• Willing and able to work in a dynamic environment and motivated to be a self-developer
• Having experience in project management cost reduction project
• Following and adopting the market trends and new technologies
• Flexible and open to new perspectives and diversity
• A great team player with a self-initiative mindset
• Being open to communication is always our priority

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, sex, color, national or social origin, ethnicity, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status or political opinion.

By being one of the ‘People of Arçelik’;

• You can benefit from the perks of our hybrid working model and enjoy being part of an agile team.
• Enjoy our high-quality home appliances with your employee discount.
• Get the advantage of shopping and eating at discounted prices in various places using the Koç Ailem card.
• You will be able to enjoy the nature and the services in Koç Korusu. (KTSK)
• Pick, choose and combine your side benefits with Flextra.
• While working remotely, we got your back! We support you with portable modem and internet connection.
• In Arçelik, growth, dynamism and innovation never stop.
• You’ll get a chance to bring out the leader in you while working at the leading trusted lifestyle solutions provider.
• You’ll be a part of our “going global journey”.
• We will support you with the most appealing personal development opportunities to keep up your full potential. While at the same time, develop your skills and competencies for future technologies.