Burak CICEK
Purshasing Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
Professional purchasing specialist with strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of procurement processes. Adept at supplier negotiations, contract management, and inventory control. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring seamless operations and achieving desired outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, always ready to meet changing demands with high standards and focus on results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
MR DIY
03.2025 - Current
- Procurement and category management
- Back To School (Stationary), Household, Textile, Cosmetics, Accessories, Slippers, Pet
Purchasing Specialist
BİM
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Procurement and category management in Textile category
- Clothing, home textile, footwear, slippers, bags, suitcases, accessories, baby products, knitting, hobby groups
Purchasing Assistant Specialist
BİM
08.2023 - 12.2024
Parts Supply and Logistics Intern
TürkTraktör
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Parts Supply and Logistics Department / Overseas Sector
- 1 month , Internship
Sales Assistant Specialist
KoçSistem
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Sales Department / Insurance & General Sector
- 6 months , Part-Time
Financial Services Consultant
KPMG
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Financial Services Advisory (FSA) Department / Insurance sector
- 3 months
Project Consultant
Freelance
09.2020 - 06.2022
- 20 months , Project-Based
Business Analyst
DenizBank / InterTech
12.2021 - 05.2022
- 6 months
Project Consultant
HEFA Technology
06.2021 - 12.2021
- 6 months , Project-Based
Purchasing Intern
Ford OTOSAN
08.2021 - 09.2021
- 1 month , Internship
Maker Instructor
Makers Türkiye
02.2019 - 01.2020
- 11 months , Project-Based
Purchasing Member (Buyer)
Mutfakantiste Catering
10.2018 - 02.2019
- 6 months
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Haydarpaşa High School
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
- Category management
- Supplier negotiation
- Strategic sourcing
- Pricing strategy
- Budget planning
- SAP
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
Certification
Negotiation Training
Interests
Traveling, Volleyball, Tennis, Camping, Theatre, History, Psychology, Evolution, Cosmos
10 Years of volunteering (LEAD, TOFD, ÇYDD, İNSEV, )
Awards
- Winner, European Union, Winner of the “What Does a United Europe Mean to You?” themed short video contest organized by the European Commission Directorate-General for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations.
- Outstanding Scientific Research, TUBİTAK, Outstanding Scientific Research award for the history project “Are Indians (Amerindians) and Turks related?” prepared for 4006 TUBİTAK Science Fair.
- Winner, Yıldız Technical University, Winner of the Yıldız Case competition, which includes the cases of Huawei, Continental, Eczacıbaşı, and Proludus companies in the fields of sales, supply chain, software, and business development.
GRADUATION THESIS
- Istanbul Technical University, Industrial Engineering Bs.
- Applied graduation thesis about "the changes in the field of Talent Management before and after the pandemic period."
References
Deniz ÖZDİKMENLİ, Project Consultant, Instructor, DÖDE Consultancy
Gökhan ALAOĞLU, Sales Group Manager, KoçSistem
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
MR DIY
03.2025 - Current
Purchasing Specialist
BİM
01.2025 - 03.2025
Purchasing Assistant Specialist
BİM
08.2023 - 12.2024
Parts Supply and Logistics Intern
TürkTraktör
07.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Assistant Specialist
KoçSistem
11.2022 - 04.2023
Financial Services Consultant
KPMG
06.2022 - 08.2022
Business Analyst
DenizBank / InterTech
12.2021 - 05.2022
Purchasing Intern
Ford OTOSAN
08.2021 - 09.2021
Project Consultant
HEFA Technology
06.2021 - 12.2021
Project Consultant
Freelance
09.2020 - 06.2022
Maker Instructor
Makers Türkiye
02.2019 - 01.2020
Purchasing Member (Buyer)
Mutfakantiste Catering
10.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Haydarpaşa High School
04.2001 -