Procurement & Cost Control Executive

- Responsible for the Company’s procurement processes and cost management/ control

- Develop, lead and execute procurement strategies

- Develop supplier database together with the Management Team

- Perform all procurement and contracting activities including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts

- Prepare and develop bid documents to achieve efficient tender processes, analysis and business assignments

- Ensure principles of value for money, transparency, fairness, efficiency and accountability are evident in all dealings

- Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes

- Enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness by developing "best practice" strategic purchasing systems and recommending improvements to existing procurement policies and procedures

- Ensure utmost integrity in sourcing and procurement activities by implementing the established procurement and internal control procedures and ensuring compliance

- Work with budget holders to review their budgets against purchasing costs and identify cost improvements. Strengthen the control of approved budgets before and after realization.

- Contribute to cost savings for the company by working closely with management to pursue business opportunities

- University degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience

- Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures

- Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions

- Maintains confidentiality of purchasing and financial information

- Ensures compliance with standard practices and regulations

- Personal Work Ethic – meeting as well as working under deadlines; setting high standards for oneself

- Multilingual ability (Turkish and English)