Purchasing Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

Ekin is a global technology company operating in 40 countries with a growing team of 250+ people, delivering smart city and public safety technologies for nearly three decades.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Materials and Metallurgical Engineering),
• Minimum 8 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and international trade, including at least 3 years in a managerial role,
• Proven experience in the procurement of electronic components, PCBs, raw materials, semi-finished products, mechanical parts, and technical equipment, preferably within the electronics manufacturing, defense, automotive, industrial manufacturing, or technology sectors,
• Strong experience in international procurement, import operations, supplier relationship management, and contract management,
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and management reporting,
• Proven experience in managing procurement processes through ERP and digital systems, monitoring process performance through KPIs, and leading data-driven continuous improvement initiatives,
• Excellent command of written and spoken English,
• Strong leadership, team management, and cross-functional collaboration skills,
• Strategic mindset with excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities,.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage domestic and international procurement activities for electronic components, PCBs, raw materials, semi-finished products, mechanical parts, and technical equipment.
• Lead technical procurement activities in close collaboration with the Electronics Design, Mechanical Design, Production, and Planning teams, based on technical drawings, product specifications, and technical requirements.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage budgeting, cost optimization initiatives, cost-saving projects, and supplier delivery performance.
• Develop the supplier portfolio, identify alternative sourcing opportunities, lead commercial negotiations, and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with production requirements, secure the timely supply of critical materials, and maintain production continuity.
• Coordinate international procurement and import operations with customs brokers, logistics providers, financial institutions, and relevant regulatory authorities.
• Manage procurement processes through the ERP system while leading process standardization, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.