Category Specialist - Purchasing, | Koç Kariyerim

We are looking for a Category Specialist - Purchasing (Metal Process) who will join our team at Purchasing Directorate.

• Proactive and inquisitive- eager to challenge the status quo to drive efficiency and improvement,
• Work closely with different business units  for the requested items or services,
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers,
• Create competitive environments with suppliers to support the negotiation strategy,
• Build relationships and effectively partner cross-functionally with business partners and external suppliers to influence change,
• Plan, conduct, and finalize all commercial negotiations for project-based purchases,
• Following up on the technology closely and bringing up new cost innovation or efficiency project ideas.

This position is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.

How do we describe the perfect match?

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Masters degree or Ph.D. is a plus),
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English,
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is a must; expertise in SAP is a plus,
• Following and adopting 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.