Category Specialist - Purchasing (Metal Process)

About the role

Koç is looking for a Category Specialist - Purchasing (Metal Process) to join its Purchasing Directorate. The role works closely with different business units to source items and services, and plans, conducts and finalises commercial negotiations for project-based purchases.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with different business units for the requested items or services
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver business objectives and build sustainable supplier relationships
• Create competitive environments with suppliers to support the negotiation strategy
• Partner cross-functionally 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 project ideas

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (a Master's or Ph.D. is a plus)
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Knowledge of market trends and new technologies
• Flexible, open to new perspectives and diversity, and a team player with initiative

Required skills

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