Generate and implement sourcing strategies for establishing good supplier base to support company in terms of pricing/quality/lead time and technical knowledge
Following up market trends, supplier road maps, changing policies and legislation
Analyse industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify opportunities to reduce cost, minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and exploit industry developments
Doing continuous research for new alternative suppliers to improve global supplier portfolio
Preparing RFQs, collecting offers, doing comparison analyses, investment studies, and evaluation and supplier nominations with total cost of ownership approach, using related purchasing tools
Manage contracts with existing/new suppliers and obtain best terms (quality, price quantity, delivery) to meet current and future requirements
Ensure local policies and compliance guidelines are adhered to by the broader business
Manage suppliers performance in terms of quality, delivery, cost, service develop and continuously improve supply base
Proactively identifies and manages risks to avoid supply chain disruption
Prepare regular reports
Lives and represents WEIR’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business
Qualifications
Graduate of BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or the equivalent. Master’s degree in engineering or business discipline preferred.
Min 5 years in purchasing/sourcing function in manufacturing industry, experience with casting, metal working and machining parts in local and international markets is a plus
Proven (demonstrable) experience and expertise leading negotiations, supplier contracting, sourcing, performance evaluation, providing cost & expense analysis and continuous improvement.
SAP knowledge is a plus
Knowledge of contract terminology, proven ability to review contracts and create Statements of Work.
Self manages; being proactive, takes initiative and able to collaborate across geographies and functions.
Must be results-oriented and strive to achieve high levels of quality and customer satisfaction.
Must be flexible and able to adapt easily to change.
Ability to manage multiple timelines, priorities, and responsibilities
Good analytical and problem-solving and planning skills for a sustainable and powerful relationship with suppliers, interdepartments
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good at human relations; must relate and interact with people at all levels of the Company
Good MS Office skills
Fluent in verbal and written English and Turkish.
Bulgarian or Romanian language is a big plus.
Able to travel 30-40%
No military obligation for male candidates
Driver's License (Required), active driver
Mining, Machine manufacturing industry knowledge is a plus,
Project management skills and experience is a plus
Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus
Candidate should be located or has no obstacle to live in Istanbul / Kocaeli (Working place - Dilovasi OSB)