Senior Regional Sourcing Specialist - Automotive

About the role

Schaeffler, a global technology company working with major automobile manufacturers and key players in aerospace and industry, is looking for a Senior Regional Sourcing Specialist for the Turkish market. The role identifies suppliers and manages their initial engagement and pricing.

Key responsibilities

• Identify suppliers on the Turkish market according to the Schaeffler Group's needs
• Initiate preliminary contact with selected local suppliers by sending the required documents (NDA, CoC)
• Issue price quotation requests to the chosen suppliers
• Follow up on RFQ requests and handle clarifications
• Work with divisions, business units and purchasing plants in Europe on managing local suppliers
• Visit suppliers together with colleagues from the divisions, business units and subregion

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
• Good command of English, written and spoken
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail and willingness to learn international purchasing processes

Required skills

• Understanding of RFQ processes, cost drivers and supplier communication
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and platforms such as SupplyON is an advantage
• Strong communication and coordination skills