Purchasing Executive

About the role

With over 60 years of experience in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, Birgi Mefar Group is the highest‑capacity production service center in Turkey and the surrounding region. The company provides contract manufacturing services for more than 50 local and global pharmaceutical companies and is seeking a Purchasing Executive to lead its procurement function.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and actively participate in direct and indirect procurement processes to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage the procurement budget, ensuring achievement of budget targets.
• Develop and implement cost‑saving and process efficiency initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations with local and international suppliers, including pricing, contracts, and payment terms.
• Develop sourcing strategies, identify alternative supply sources, and manage supply risks.
• Manage supplier selection, segmentation, qualification, and performance evaluation processes.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Finance, and Technical departments to ensure timely procurement of required materials and services.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with GMP requirements, quality standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Lead, develop, and manage the procurement team, including workload distribution, performance management, and employee development.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD acceptable.
• 8–16 years of procurement experience, preferably in pharmaceutical, chemical, or manufacturing industries, with proven leadership of procurement teams.
• Advanced command of English (reading, writing, speaking) and strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder‑management skills.