Purchasing Specialist

About the role

YILMAZ Makine, founded in 1977, supplies PVC and aluminum profile processing machinery and has a production facility in Dilovası, Kocaeli. It is looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist to join the team at the factory, reporting to the Purchasing Operations Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Manage purchasing operations for direct production materials, mechanical and mechatronic components and subcontracted manufacturing
• Monitor the delivery status of assigned purchase orders and escalate unresolved delays or logistics issues to the Purchasing Operations Lead
• Manage supplier non-conformities, returns and repairs and support cost recovery
• Communicate with local and international suppliers and follow up import and customs operations
• Support alternative supplier development to improve cost efficiency and supply chain performance
• Work closely with Planning, Procurement Contracts and Warehouse teams
• Help improve the use of ERP systems and support continuous improvement of purchasing processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering preferred)
• At least 5 years of purchasing experience; metal and casting industry experience preferred
• Advanced written and spoken English
• Completed military service and a Class B driving license preferred

Required skills

• Purchase order management and follow-up
• Supplier and subcontractor management
• ERP systems (Canias knowledge is an advantage)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Reading technical drawings and knowledge of manufacturing processes and raw materials

The company offers daily employee shuttle services to several areas in Istanbul and Kocaeli.