Purchasing Specialist, İstanbul | Koç Kariyerim

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from the Engineering departments of universities
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing (preferably in companies operating in engineering or manufacturing)
• Experience in the purchasing of raw materials, operating supplies (machine parts, hardware, etc.), consumables, and technical services for production
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced knowledge of Excel (candidates will be required to take an Excel test)
• Experienced in reporting
• SAP experience
• Knowledge of import processes
• Proficiency in English at C1 level or above
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills
• Responsible and result-oriented
• Strong communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Active driver’s license

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Carrying out all purchasing activities, excluding LPG, within Aygaz Group companies in coordination with relevant departments
• Managing the entire purchasing process, including: obtaining domestic and international quotations, reviewing material specifications, managing RFP-RFQ-tender processes, preparing purchase forms, securing approvals in line with authorization limits, placing orders, preparing contracts, monitoring deliveries, resolving supply-related issues, reviewing incoming invoices, applying discounts, preparing payment plans, communicating with finance teams, following up supplier payments, and processing material entries/exits in the system
• Interpreting and comparing product specifications of equipment to be purchased
• Preparing reports required within or outside the department and contributing to system improvements
• Ensuring that purchasing activities are carried out in alignment with production processes by working in coordination with all related departments and parallel planning with production
• Planning and executing, in coordination with relevant units, supplier-based activities for improving quality, efficiency, and cost optimization in new products and processes
• Contributing to research and development projects for new products/systems within the company
• Managing stock levels of the assigned product groups