Lead Procurement Specialist

Gebze, Kocaeli
Kontrat
Tam zamanlı

1 ay önce

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Procurement Specialist will be responsible for executing and overseeing the procurement of critical materials, ensuring timely delivery, optimal cost, and required quality standards. This role plays a vital part in managing material master data and implementing effective inventory replenishment strategies to balance service levels, stock accuracy, and logistics costs.Key responsibilities include deploying and maintaining optimized material master and replenishment plans, actively participating in regional and business-level inventory forecasting, and driving continuous improvement in inventory accuracy and efficiency.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Maintain data relevant to material requirements planning activities including sourcing and replenishment, supplier, planning calendar, material, and location data
Lead regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings and be responsible to share outcomes to stakeholders (finance, engineering, sales, plant) to optimize obsolete inventory
Manage inventory control activities; excess and obsolete material elimination, maintain inventory accuracy, analyze, and improve material movement and establish inventory locations and utilize inventory space
Improve the efficiency of inbound order management and incoming goods process. Implement Kanban/VMI best practice tools and processes to reduce/maintain the optimum DoH / inventory levels
Responsible for Cycle Counting program, ensuring counts are done daily and timely resolution of discrepancies
Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders for critical materials
Tracking critical orders, Ensuring on-time deliveries
Working with Quality Assurance for inspection upon delivery to ensure orders are filled correctly and that goods meet specifications
Developing strong relationships with key suppliers and measure suppliers' performance based on quality, delivery, and service level
Communicating with suppliers daily and organizing meetings and projects as needed to resolve supply issues
Working with other internal departments such as finance, sales, and operations to resolve issues and concerns
Initiating actions on non-quality / missing/damaged materials and following through the resolution with suppliers
Contact with supplier in case of non-quality / missing/damaged materials

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in disciplines such as economics, engineering, business administration, or supply chain management
Minimum of 3 years of experience in material planning or procurement
Strong oral and written English language skills
Ability to use MS Office programs efficiently
Comfortable in hybrid working conditions
Ability to live in Istanbul or Kocaeli
Experience in SAP ERP system
Strong analytical skills

Desired Characteristics

Highly responsible, reliable, and able to take full ownership of assigned tasks
Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and process discipline
Analytical thinker with the ability to assess complex data and make sound decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
Able to remain calm and focused under pressure, particularly in time-sensitive or high-stakes situations
Proactive and solution-oriented, with a hands-on approach to problem solving
Eager to learn and continuously improve skills, tools, and processes
Well-organized, with strong planning and prioritization abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively

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