Summary

A highly competent, motivated, and enthusiastic purchasing assistant manager with experience of working as part of a team in a busy office environment. Well organized and proactive in providing timely, efficient, and accurate administrative support to office managers and work colleagues. Approachable, well presented and able to establish good working relationships with a range of different people. Possessing a proven ability to generate innovative ideas and solutions to problems.

Currently looking for a suitable position with a reputable and ambitious company.

Title

Strategic Purchasing Assistant Manager

Years of Experience

11

Birthdate

06/09/1989

Marital status

Married

Nationality

Turkish

Work Experience

Kansai Altan Boya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Strategic Purchasing Assistant Manager

May 2022 - Now

My responsibilities include strategic areas such as team training and development, setting performance targets, and identifying annual risks. Cost efficiency is achieved through the evaluation of the annual budget work program, supplier selection, and the creation of alternative sources. In addition, cost-saving and rebate initiatives are carried out along with raw material cost analyses. Market monitoring, cost analysis, index preparation, control of theoretical cost lists, and invoice variance checks are also performed. Other key responsibilities include strategy and KPI determination, data analysis during meetings with global partners, and reporting processes. Supplier development, tracking quality issues, and performance evaluation are part of my duties. Sustainability processes are closely monitored and updated as needed. Furthermore, responsibilities extend to the completion of annual contracts, reporting, regulatory compliance, addressing internal company report and information requests, as well as organizing meetings

Kansai Altan Boya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Purchasing Specialist

September 2013 - May 2022

Celebi Havacılık Holding

Passenger Services

September 2011 - October 2012

Projects

QlikSense Business Intelligence Development

Key user for Purchasing Department

March 2017 - May 2018

Incoming invoices SAP digitalization solution project

Supplier Current Account analyst

February 2022 - February 2023

Supply Chain Integration

Supplier Management

March 2022 - March 2023

Supplier Portal

acceptance of new suppliers, development, informing of suppliers, management and monitoring of audit processes through the system.

October 2023 - Now

Education

Ege Üniversitesi

International Relations

2007 - 2012

Languages

Language

English

Professional

Language

Japanese

Elementary

Skills

  • Soft skills

    time management

    analytical thinking

    problem-solving

    empathy

  • Transferable skills

    teamwork

    active listening

    research

    adaptability

    multi-tasking

    communication

  • Job-specific skills

    analytic tracking tools

    Negotiation

    Contract Management

    Supplier Relationship Management

    Spend Analysis

    Sourcing

    Procurement

    Strategic Planning

    Financial Analysis

    Risk Management

Courses and Certificates

Conscious Awareness

Istanbul Exporters' Association

Participative Leadership

Istanbul Exporters' Association

Mind Mapping

Istanbul Exporters' Association