Procurement Manager

Job Purpose Lead direct and industrial indirect procurement for Türkiye operations, including CMO activities, ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, compliance, and operational excellence. Drive regional value creation across MENA through supplier synergies, cost optimization, digital transformation, and alignment with Group Procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Manage local/international procurement, CMO, and customs in line with legal and internal requirements, Ensure SAP alignment, internal controls, and full compliance (GMP, EHS, corporate standards), Maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and documentation accuracy. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Select and manage suppliers based on TCO, quality, risk, and sustainability, Own ASL and ensure supplier data is accurate, audit-ready, and compliant, Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and contract lifecycle, Develop alternative sourcing and drive supplier performance improvement.

Cost & Budget Management: Deliver savings targets and track procurement KPIs, Manage budgets for direct materials, CMO, and indirect factory spend, Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and P/L impact reporting. Inventory & Planning Alignment: Align with Planning & Logistics to optimize inventory and service levels, Balance working capital, supply risk, and production continuity.

Reporting & Performance: Deliver accurate spend and performance reporting (category, currency, direct/indirect), Ensure SAP data accuracy and transparency, Drive team performance against defined KPIs. Process Improvement & Digitalization: Lead process optimization and eliminate non–value-added activities, Drive digital procurement initiatives and ensure adoption and value realization, Act as local lead for system implementations and transformation programs.

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the team to maximize performance, Set clear objectives aligned with business and regional priorities, Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture. Governance & Regional Alignment: Ensure compliance with Group Procurement governance, Contribute to MENA harmonization and cross-country initiatives, Execute additional tasks within role scope.

Required Education Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Master’s preferred).

Required Skills

and Experience Minimum 7 years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing/pharma, Strong experience in sourcing, contracts, supplier management, and CMO, Exposure to digital transformation projects is a plus. Technical Competencies Technical Skills:

• Advanced SAP knowledge,
• Strong analytical and financial acumen (costing, P/L impact),
• Supplier risk and compliance knowledge. Certifications (Preferred) CIPS (MCIPS), ISM (CPSM), APICS (CSCP/CPIM), PMP or equivalent is a strong asset Required Behaviours and Competencies Results-driven, resilient, and accountable, Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, Strategic mindset with execution discipline, Proven team leadership and coaching capability. Required Languages Fluent in English. Travel required in % The role involves up to 10% travel.