Procurement Specialist

Manufacturing Procurement Specialist

Join a Global Leader in Specialty Chemicals

Akdeniz Chemson is a leading global manufacturer of PVC stabilizers and specialty additives, delivering innovative solutions to customers worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Procurement Specialist to support our manufacturing and plant operations by ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials, equipment, and services critical to production success.

This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys building supplier partnerships, and is driven by operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

As the Manufacturing Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining uninterrupted plant operations by managing sourcing, purchasing, supplier performance, and inventory planning activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, evaluate, and implement supply plans to maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, chemical additives, packaging materials, MRO supplies, and production consumables to support manufacturing operations, production schedules, and customer demand.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials in alignment with company objectives for cost, quality, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
• Solicit RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements to achieve the best total value for the organization.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor vendor performance through key metrics including cost competitiveness, quality, responsiveness, sustainability, and on-time delivery.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to strengthen the supply base, reduce risk, and support business growth initiatives.
• Utilize SAP/S4HANA ERP systems to plan material requirements, create and manage purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, resolve supply issues, and maintain data integrity.
• Analyze inventory trends, safety stock requirements, lead times, and market conditions to optimize working capital while ensuring uninterrupted supply for production.
• Partner closely with Production, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and services.
• Monitor purchasing activities to ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence objectives.
• Maintain accurate supplier, pricing, and sourcing data within SAP/S4HANA ERP systems and ensure proper documentation and record retention.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA and MRP planning systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, PVC, plastics, polymers, or process manufacturing industries.
• Experience sourcing both direct materials and MRO supplies.
• Knowledge of inventory management, supply planning, and supplier performance management.
• Experience in multi-site or multi-entity manufacturing organizations.

Why Join Akdeniz Chemson?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in specialty chemical manufacturing

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a proactive procurement professional looking to support a world-class manufacturing operation while driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to Ebru Brown, at [email protected] for more information!