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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certificatesandcourses
Timeline
BERIL ASIKOGLU

BERIL ASIKOGLU

Ankara

Summary

Procurement and supply chain specialist of complex government contracts; driving efficiencies in sourcing and supplier management and supporting strong supplier relationships for better terms of diverse product categories. ASCM CSCP and PMP candidate.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

State Supply Office of Turkiye
04.2017 - Current
  • Managing supply chain operations, driving efficiency across sourcing, procurement and contributing cost-effective supply chain by supervising the suppliers for applying to enroll in the e-catalog system with overall an approximately 2 billion $ of profit in e-catalog business environment
  • Making contracts in compliance with laws and regulations, renewal of expiring contracts with suppliers around 10,000 kinds of products such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, medical systems, industrial-type products, consumables, vehicles, and superstructure vehicles and fuel that are determined to have high public benefit in centralized government procurement
  • Conducting a broad range of purchasing and tendering activities in collaboration with vendors
  • Performing cost analysis, conducting strategic price negotiations, implementing targeted cost-saving initiatives focused on quality improvements within the supply chain and renewal of contracts
  • Tracking sales activities by ERP to streamline customer interactions to enhance for improved service delivery

Project Analyst

Ersis Energy Engineering Co.
02.2014 - 03.2017
  • Collaborated closely with the Project Manager for the project performance, including budget and timeline management by developing comprehensive reports that facilitated communication with stakeholders
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure and improve alignment on project objectives
  • Identified potential project risks by analyzing and recommending solutions, documentation for future projects and teams

Administrative Assistant

Bilkent University
10.2014 - 09.2015
  • In a multicultural English speaking university Physics department provided administrative support to faculty, researchers, and students by maintaining day-to-day workflow

Production Manager

Argis Pharmaceuticals Co & Pandora Sci. Co.
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Conducted production, warehouse and logistics of consumables and some pharmaceutical supplements
  • Headed of Total Quality Management team (TQM)

Purchasing Agent

Maya Pharm and Chemistry Co.
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Conducted market research for API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) and raw material supply for domestic companies in the pharmaceutical industry as drug active ingredients and managed logistics

Education

Ph.D. - Biotechnology (NonThesis Anticancer drug synthesis)

Middle East Technical University
06.2002

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry (Chiral Synthesis of Drugs)

Middle East Technical University
10.1996

B.Sc. - Chemistry

Middle East Technical University
07.1993

Skills

  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract lifecycle detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Continuous Learning

Languages

Professional English
Turkish Native

Certificatesandcourses

  • CSCP course by ASCM
  • PMP course with certificate, 11/01/23
  • Occupational Health and Safety Training Course
  • CCNA-CCNP METU (2002-203)
  • Start Up Entrepreneurship Course in Chamber of Commerce of Ankara Turkiye

Timeline

Procurement Specialist - State Supply Office of Turkiye
04.2017 - Current
Administrative Assistant - Bilkent University
10.2014 - 09.2015
Project Analyst - Ersis Energy Engineering Co.
02.2014 - 03.2017
Production Manager - Argis Pharmaceuticals Co & Pandora Sci. Co.
02.2012 - 02.2013
Purchasing Agent - Maya Pharm and Chemistry Co.
03.2011 - 09.2011
Middle East Technical University - M.Sc., Organic Chemistry (Chiral Synthesis of Drugs)
Middle East Technical University - B.Sc., Chemistry
Middle East Technical University - Ph.D., Biotechnology (NonThesis Anticancer drug synthesis)
BERIL ASIKOGLU