Procurement Executive (IT)

About the role

Hepsiburada, Turkey's largest e-commerce platform, is looking for a Procurement Executive (IT) to manage its IT procurement activities. The role covers end-to-end sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management for software, hardware, cloud services, licensing, maintenance and IT outsourcing, working closely with Technology, Finance, Legal and Compliance teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the department budget in line with the company's annual financial targets.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, procedures, processes and workflows.
• Manage end-to-end IT procurement: demand analysis, sourcing, tendering, negotiation, contracting and supplier management.
• Lead commercial negotiations for software, hardware, cloud services, licensing, maintenance and IT outsourcing.
• Conduct market research, evaluate suppliers and run RFQ/RFP, tender and supplier selection processes.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, SLAs, penalties and termination conditions.
• Analyze pricing models, licensing structures and total cost of ownership to find cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contract renewals and monitor supplier performance and SLAs.
• Work with Technology, Finance and business teams throughout the process.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and savings, and prepare management reports.
• Process purchase requisitions and orders within purchasing authority.
• Support continuous improvement and digitalisation of procurement and contract management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; MBA or equivalent master's degree is a plus.
• At least 6 years of procurement experience, with strong experience in IT procurement.
• Experience in IT categories such as software licensing, subscriptions, support and maintenance, hardware, cloud services, licensing, maintenance and IT outsourcing.
• Experience in contract management and commercial negotiations (SLAs, payment terms, penalties, liability, termination).
• Experience in strategic sourcing, tender management, supplier selection and supplier performance management.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well in a team.