Category Specialist - Purchasing

About the role

Beko, part of the Koç Group, is looking for a Category Specialist - Process Purchasing to join its Purchasing Directorate in Istanbul. The role covers buying process materials used in production for the company's plants worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Buy process materials used in production for Beko's plants around the world
• Work closely with different business units on the items or services they need
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that meet business objectives and build sustainable supplier relationships
• Create competitive environments with suppliers to support the negotiation strategy
• Build partnerships across functions with business partners and external suppliers to influence change
• Plan, conduct and finalise all commercial negotiations for project-based purchases
• Follow technology developments closely and propose new cost innovation or efficiency projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (a Master's or PhD is a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Flexible, open to new perspectives and diversity, and a proactive team player

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (a must)
• Expertise in SAP is a plus