Sourcing/Category Buyer with Turkish

Job Description

Currently we are looking for the candidate for the position of:

Sourcing/Category Buyer with Turkish

Location: Lodz – hybrid or remote

Responsibilities:

Developing and executing sourcing strategies in close collaboration with Indirect Category Portfolio Leads and senior stakeholders across functions such as Marketing, IT & Telecom, Workplace, HR Services and Workforce

Driving sourcing and cost optimization initiatives based on insights gained from spend analysis

Leading end-to-end project management across sourcing initiatives

Conducting supplier negotiations covering contracts, pricing, payment terms, and catalogs, ensuring full compliance with internal policies

Executing sourcing processes including RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs

Performing spend analysis to identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities

Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to align procurement strategies with business needs

Managing supplier selection and delivering cost savings through structured procurement methodologies for services projects

Preparing, analyzing, negotiating, and administering procurement documents such as RFIs, RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Change Requests (CRs)

Preparing and reporting cost-saving calculations to support procurement and sourcing initiatives

Leading governance with client stakeholders and internal team

Identifying opportunities for transformation and bringing in value delivery

Requirements:

4-7 years of relevant experience in Sourcing & Procurement area

English C1 level

Turkish minimum C1 level

Practical expertise in sourcing techniques, including spend analytics, strategic sourcing methodologies, cost-saving levers, contracting, and catalog management

Strong communication and customer service orientation

Proficient in project management, driving initiatives from planning through execution

Advanced analytical capabilities, with a focus on interpreting cost data to uncover opportunities for optimization

Skilled in task prioritization and organization

Robust commercial and contract negotiation skills, securing favorable terms and value for the business

Experience with sourcing platforms such as Coupa (preferred)

Expertise in catalog and contract management, supporting structured procurement processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Self-motivated and proactive

We offer to the candidates:

Performance bonus twice a year

Employee referral program bonus

Access to training platform (self-learning), domain/soft/technical skills training

Private medical care at Medicover (with possible extension to family members)

Reimbursement of Multisport card or points on MyBenefit platform

Attractive group insurance

Additional social bonuses

A chance to develop SAP, MDG and reporting skills

Internal training program

Stable employment based on an employment contract

No trial period in the contract

Auto req ID

139884BR

Role Designation

234AAMUS Assistant Manager

Country

Poland

Interest Group

IBPM

Role

Sourcing/Category Buyer with Turkish

Company

IBPO Poland

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