Senior Purchasing Specialist

Tchibo - Senior Purchasing Specialist

Tchibo Turkey has been operating in Turkey for more than 15 years and is a highly successful organisation with growth plans and over 400 employees. There are 54 Tchibo stores in 12 different cities in Turkey.

Tchibo is a unique company because it operates both as a retailer and coffee shop, and also sells its FMCG branded products through retail chains and its own online store. Initially having focused more on non-food retail in Turkey, over recent years Tchibo Turkey has emphasised its coffee heritage and expertise in its local offering.

We’re looking for a Senior Purchasing Specialist to join our growing organization.

Job Description

• Managing all the indirect material and service suppliers according to Tchibo Purchasing Guideline

• Receiving department briefs, supplier selection together with business owner, completing internal and/or Tchibo GmbH approval process

• Negotiating the best price and follow up Purchasing process

• Creation of cost reduction suggestions to support/ increase company profitability

• Ensuring all documentation and contracting on time and in line with purchasing procedures

• Preparing the tender documents and follow up all steps of the tender

• Participating in the process of supplier evaluation and management

• Supporting Purchasing department for audit process

• Managing contract negotiations with service suppliers

• Cooperation with legal consultancy for service contracts

• Prepare requested reports

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferably in Engineering or Business Administration)

• 3-5 years of Indirect Purchasing Experience (preferably in Retail and/or FMCG sector)

• Contract management (warranty, supply agreements, terms & conditions, etc.)&procurement experience from an international supply basis

• Excellent command of English

• Advanced Microsoft Office applications

• SAP MM knowledge is a plus

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills

• Flexible, proactive, cooperative, team player and self-starter

• Strong negotiation & time management skills in multi-tasking

• No restriction from travelling

• No military service obligation for male candidates

• Preferably living in Anatolian side of İstanbul