Indirect Procurement Manager

We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Category Manager to lead a broad indirect procurement portfolio within a dynamic, large-scale operation. This role will be responsible for developing category strategies, driving sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and leading a procurement team while partnering closely with business stakeholders across multiple functions.

Client Details

Our client is a leading technology-enabled consumer services organization operating one of Turkey's most extensive nationwide networks. The company manages a large-scale ecosystem consisting of digital platforms, retail channels, field operations, logistics activities, and customer-facing services across the country.

Description

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies across multiple indirect procurement categories.
• Lead supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management activities.
• Manage procurement activities covering areas such as:
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Warehousing & Transportation
  • Field Operations
  • Information Technology & Cyber Security
  • Marketing & Corporate Communications
  • Digital & Online Marketing
  • Sales & Commercial Functions
  • HR, Finance, Legal and other Corporate Services
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and act as a trusted procurement business partner.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead contract lifecycle management and ensure governance and compliance across procurement activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of procurement specialists.
• Support business transformation projects and continuously improve procurement processes and capabilities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement experience, preferably covering indirect procurement and category management activities.
• Proven experience managing multiple procurement categories and complex sourcing projects.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving and value-creation initiatives.
• Previous team management or leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms (SAP knowledge is a plus).
• Fluent English communication skills.

Job Offer

Opportunity to lead a strategically important procurement function within a large-scale and internationally backed organization.

Ownership of a diverse procurement portfolio with significant business impact.

Leadership responsibility for an established procurement team.