Strategic Buyer

About the role

Dinex, a global leader in exhaust and emission solutions, is seeking a Strategic Buyer for its Cerkezkoy, Turkey site. Reporting to the General Manager of Dinex Turkey and functionally to Global Procurement, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect categories, driving cost‑down projects and supplier performance.

Key responsibilities

• Own strategy and negotiations for locally managed direct and indirect spend, aligning with global/local split.
• Develop and execute cost‑down roadmaps for local suppliers, leading RFQs and OPEX procurement projects.
• Manage procurement KPIs, including savings, payment terms, and Vision Zero audit actions.
• Monitor raw material market trends, identify sourcing opportunities, and support global procurement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience in a production environment with a strong commercial mindset.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing and delivering cost‑reduction projects.
• Experience with CNC‑machined parts, sheet assemblies, steel raw materials, capital investments, indirect procurement, and logistics.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Required skills

• CNC machining procurement
• Sheet assemblies procurement
• Steel raw material sourcing
• APQP methodology
• 8D problem‑solving
• Project management
• IATF 16959 and ISO 9001 standards