Procurement Specialist

Procurement | İzmir | Start date: 03/03/2025 | Full Time | Permanent

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

 We are looking for a dynamic Procurement Specialist to optimize our company's procurement processes, increase cost savings and maintain high quality standards. In this position, you will play a strategic role in the procurement of materials and services needed by the company, strengthen our relationships with suppliers and manage procurement processes.

WHAT YOU BRING 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Economics and Administrative Sciences
•    Minimum of 4 years experience in procurement 
•    Process orientation and knowledge of internal processes of a manufacturing company
•    Fluent in both oral and written in English
•    Willingness to step up and take ownership within new tasks and projects
•    Willingness to travel (Mobility) and ability to work in a team
•    Enhanced skills in cross-cultural and cross-functional communication, as well as conflict management
•    Strong command of supplier relationship activities and internal stakeholder management, employing effective and structured problem-solving to ensure smooth operations and meet internal customer expectations
•    Excellent negotiation skills
•    Extensive proficiency in technology, with effective utilization of appropriate tools (primarily SAP and MS Office, especially Excel)
•    Having expertise in indirect procurement is a valuable asset
•    No military obligation for male candidates.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Executes tenders effectively
•    Negotiates supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance with sustainability and legal requirements
•    Performs internal and external analyses such as supply market analysis
•    Conducts RFx processes to ensure competitive supplier selection
•    Responsible for the requisition-to-pay process for the assigned scope of purchases and ensures that demands are met
•    Executes tactical processes according to strategic processes and business goals
•    Collaborates with the Dr. Oetker global procurement team and support international colleagues during joint global negotiations and projects.
 
WHAT WE OFFER?

•    Global working environment
•    Green and relaxing nature in plant campus
•    Social club activities
•    Having chance to step ahead and take ownership for the respected responsibility areas
•    Satisfying benefits
•    Work and private life balance
•    Diverse and inclusive workplace