Buyer – Direct Materials (Hybrid)

About the role

The Buyer – Direct Materials will support the procurement function for Interco supplied materials, working in a hybrid setting from Dilovası, Kocaeli. You will collaborate with Category Buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient sourcing, pricing updates and compliance with procurement policies.

Key responsibilities

• Support Category Buyers in executing sourcing activities such as RFQs, data collection and supplier comparisons.
• Assign pricing and sourcing information for Interco supplied materials according to sourcing matrices.
• Assist with contract administration, pricing updates and expiry tracking.
• Conduct basic spend analysis and reporting under guidance.
• Act as the day‑to‑day point of contact for pricing and lead‑time enquiries, resolving delivery, quality or invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier records in SAP, Coupa and other procurement systems.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with policies and Delegation of Authority guidelines.
• Respond promptly to internal stakeholder queries and escalate risks as needed.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of procurement or supply‑chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (field not specified).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work with operations, engineering and supply‑chain teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP procurement modules.
• Experience using Coupa or similar e‑procurement platforms.
• Ability to conduct basic spend analysis and maintain accurate supplier records.