Senior Purchasing Specialist
Franklin Electric
·Today
- Location
- Izmir, TR
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Department: Materials/Inventory
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Turkey - Izmir
Reporting To: Dincer Dosti
Description
We are looking for a results-oriented Senior Purchasing Specialist with strong analytical thinking skills to join Franklin Electric and contribute to the effective management of our purchasing and supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing activities in line with production schedules and material requirements, ensuring the timely availability of materials,
- Analyze inventory levels, work orders, and material requirements to create and follow up on purchase orders,
- Manage supplier relationships and coordinate purchasing activities, including order processing, deliveries, pricing, and supply conditions,
- Plan and coordinate logistics operations related to domestic and international purchasing activities,
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials and take proactive actions to mitigate potential supply risks,
- Evaluate requests from Quality and Engineering departments and coordinate the related purchasing activities,
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to monitor supplier payments and payment schedules,
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records in the ERP system, ensuring proper data entry and regular reporting,
- Participate in global purchasing and supply chain projects, supporting cross-functional initiatives and process improvements,
- Attend trade fairs, supplier visits, and customer meetings when required to support and strengthen business relationships.
- Analyze inventory levels, work orders, and material requirements to create and follow up on purchase orders,
- Manage supplier relationships and coordinate purchasing activities, including order processing, deliveries, pricing, and supply conditions,
- Plan and coordinate logistics operations related to domestic and international purchasing activities,
- Ensure on-time delivery of materials and take proactive actions to mitigate potential supply risks,
- Evaluate requests from Quality and Engineering departments and coordinate the related purchasing activities,
- Collaborate with Finance and Accounting teams to monitor supplier payments and payment schedules,
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing records in the ERP system, ensuring proper data entry and regular reporting,
- Participate in global purchasing and supply chain projects, supporting cross-functional initiatives and process improvements,
- Attend trade fairs, supplier visits, and customer meetings when required to support and strengthen business relationships.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field,
- Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain operations,
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken,
- Proven experience in supplier management, price negotiations, and cost analysis,
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems and purchasing processes, preferably with experience in JD Edwards (E1),
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, with strong data analysis and reporting skills,
- Ability to conduct market research and evaluate alternative sourcing opportunities,
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills,
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment,
- Strong organizational, planning, time management, and follow-up skills.
Skills
ERP