BAHADIR ALIPATAR
Istanbul,34
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
HEMA BV
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Procuring materials and services according to identified needs
- Conducting supplier research to identify suppliers offering suitable prices, quality, and delivery timelines
- Conducting price negotiations to secure the best deals and optimize costs
- Negotiating long-term agreements and discounts with suppliers
- Creating and tracking orders, coordinating delivery processes
- Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of orders
- Checking that materials and services meet established quality standards
- Managing quality assurance and improvement processes with suppliers
- Monitoring inventory levels and maintaining optimum levels
- Improving stock efficiency through demand forecasts and stock rotation analyses.
Owner
Sportist LTD.
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Sporting Goods, Whole Sale to Municipalities and Corporate Companies and Retail dealership
- Developed wholesale sales strategies to increase market share, creating effective sales plans
- Implemented customized sales strategies by conducting customer segmentation and needs analysis
- Formulated customer relationship management strategies to maximize customer satisfaction
- Developed problem-solving skills to effectively address customer complaints, fostering long-term customer relationships
- Proficient in textile industry design and manufacturing with extensive experience
- Possess the ability to offer customers unique textile products through innovative designs and quality manufacturing
- Identified new markets through market analysis and developed expansion strategies
- Actively built a new customer portfolio, expanding the company's customer base
- Efficiently managed supply chain processes, optimizing material procurement
- Enhanced operational efficiency by developing strategies in stock management and logistics.
Whole & Corporate Sales Manager
Sportive A.S.
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Develop and implement wholesale and corporate sales strategies
- Set sales targets in accordance with market demands
- Effectively communicate with wholesale and corporate customers
- Understand customer needs and enhance customer satisfaction by providing tailored solutions
- Manage the sales team and monitor their performance
- Develop the sales team through training and motivation
- Implement strategies to achieve sales targets
- Plan and execute sales campaigns and promotions
- Acquire new wholesale and corporate customers
- Expand the existing customer portfolio to increase business volume
- Keep strategies updated by monitoring market trends and competition
- Evaluate customer needs and expectations
- Conduct price negotiations to secure favorable deals
- Prepare and manage contracts with corporate customers
- Prepare regular reports on sales performance
- Revise strategies by analyzing sales data
- Collaborate with the supply chain to optimize inventory management and supply processes
- Gather customer feedback and provide suggestions for product/service improvements
- Plan and manage the production of jerseys, tracksuits, and team sports products
- Control product quality and design, and develop production processes that align with customer demands
- Establish strategic partnerships with football clubs and negotiate long-term agreements
- Execute agreements to become the official supplier of jerseys, tracksuits, and other sports products for the clubs
- Actively participate in official store openings for football clubs
- Organize special events and promotions for store openings
- Develop specially designed products for football clubs
- Offer customized product options with club colors and logos
- Collaborate with football clubs to create marketing and advertising campaigns
- Manage promotional events and media relations for store openings
- Collaborate with clubs to organize product launches for new season jerseys or special collections
- Conduct impactful promotions to generate excitement among fans
- Provide support for fan events and actively participate in collaborations with football clubs
- Organize fan loyalty programs and special events.
Mediterranean Region Supervisor
Sportive A.S.
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Create regional sales strategies to achieve defined goals
- Develop sales plans tailored to the region through market analyses
- Establish and manage the customer portfolio in the region
- Acquire new customers and maintain existing customer relationships
- Set and achieve sales targets within the region through strategic planning
- Organize revenue-enhancing activities and campaigns
- Develop marketing strategies to promote products and services in the region
- Attract customers through promotions and events
- Understand customer needs through visits and provide solutions
- Strengthen customer relationships to enhance satisfaction
- Collaborate with distributors and sales points
- Support sales representatives through training sessions
- Monitor and manage regional inventory levels
- Coordinate with the supply chain to resolve stock issues
- Prepare regular reports on sales performance, stock status, and regional market analyses
- Report regional developments to management
- Analyze competitors operating in the region
- Develop strategies to create a competitive advantage
- Collect customer feedback and provide suggestions for product/service improvements
- These tasks encompass a broad range of strategic and operational activities aimed at achieving regional sales goals, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring effective management of resources and relationships.
Government Sales Representative
Sportive A.S.
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Build effective relationships with government officials and institutions
- Understand government procurement policies and processes
- Monitor public tenders and participate in suitable ones
- Understand and prepare tender documents
- Prepare proposals compliant with government tenders
- Highlight competitive advantages and key features
- Develop tailored sales strategies for government clients
- Determine appropriate strategies through market analyses
- Interact with government clients to understand their needs
- Provide solutions to enhance customer satisfaction
- Prepare and manage contracts with the government
- Ensure compliance with contract terms
- Adhere to government regulations and policies
- Manage project and contract monitoring processes
- Develop marketing strategies for government clients
- Organize effective promotional activities for public awareness
- Prepare regular reports on sales performance, tender results, and budget matters
- Provide information to managers and relevant stakeholders
- Align with government sustainability and environmental standards
- Contribute to promoting eco-friendly products and services
- Provide training to government officials and personnel on products or services
Indirect Purchasing Specialist
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Performing process managements of purchasing activities for responsible categories: Promotion materials, Printed Materials, Medical products, Congresses, Meeting and Organizations, Professional Services
- Market price research, manage interviews and negotiations with vendors
- Execution of e-sourcing projects
- SAP, SRM user
- Preparing of monthly reports.
Administrative Specialist
Nike European Operations BV Netherlands
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Proceduring, reporting and reorganization of all purchasing cycle; negotiating with suppliers, preparation of the supplier contracts
- Controlling all the insurance policies of the company according to the standards
- Active control and reporting of the car rentals and gasoline consumption, communication
- Controlling all legal documentation, board resolutions
- Preparing and managing archive procedure and physical archive for company
- Controlling and managing all service companies.
Purchasing Specialist
Nike European Operations BV Netherlands
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Realizing direct and indirect material/service & equipment purchasing process
- Ensuring vendors meet requirements for service, quality, and cost performance
- Develop cost reduction strategies.
Education
Graduate School of Social Sciences -
Işık University
Istanbul, 34 01.2013 - 04.2015
School of Economics - Economy -
Anadolu University
01.2004 - 04.2010
(Education Language: English) - undefined
Kırklareli Anatolian High School
01.1995 - 04.2003
Skills
Territory sales management
Children
1 daughter
Computer Knowledge
Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ERP Programs; SAP, SRM, BW Reports NASA
Birth Place
Kırklareli
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/19/84
- Nationality: T.C.
- Driving License: B type
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Murat Erdogan, GM, +90 532 251 37 87, Sportive AS
- Ali Toker, GM, +90 532 691 91 23, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Berk Altin, Financial Manager, +90 532 705 32 32, Nike Turkey
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
HEMA BV
02.2021 - 12.2023
Owner
Sportist LTD.
11.2016 - 09.2019
Whole & Corporate Sales Manager
Sportive A.S.
02.2014 - 09.2016
Mediterranean Region Supervisor
Sportive A.S.
07.2013 - 02.2014
Government Sales Representative
Sportive A.S.
02.2013 - 06.2013
Graduate School of Social Sciences -
Işık University
01.2013 - 04.2015
Indirect Purchasing Specialist
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
09.2010 - 01.2013
Administrative Specialist
Nike European Operations BV Netherlands
01.2008 - 09.2010
Purchasing Specialist
Nike European Operations BV Netherlands
07.2005 - 12.2007
School of Economics - Economy -
Anadolu University
01.2004 - 04.2010
(Education Language: English) - undefined
Kırklareli Anatolian High School
01.1995 - 04.2003