Dogukan Altay
Procurement Manager
Istanbul
Summary
Accomplished General Coordinator at Taşboğaz Zeytin & Zeytinyağı LTD., adept in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Enhanced operational efficiency and secured favorable vendor contracts, driving cost savings. Proven leader with strong negotiation skills and a focus on quality control, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Coordinator
Taşboğaz Zeytin & Zeytinyağı LTD.
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular status meetings to keep all parties informed of project progress, addressing any concerns or roadblocks promptly.
- Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency through process re-engineering or implementation of automation tools where applicable.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that positively impacted bottom-line results.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure deliverables met or exceeded client expectations while adhering to industry standards.
Procurement Manager
Stoneway Construction LTD
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with finance departments on budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring accurate representation of procurement expenses and cost-saving opportunities.
- Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.
Procurement Executive
Austin Build Co Limited
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and align procurement objectives accordingly.
- Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Delivered substantial bottom-line impact by identifying inefficiencies in existing procurement processes and implementing corrective measures.
Procurement Specialist
Old Palace Hotel
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for accurate tracking and reporting purposes.
- Maintained up-to-date database of suppliers, vendors and contracts to support accurate recordkeeping.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to streamline procurement operations.
Education
C1 Advanced - English Language
Brighton Oxford International Language School
Brighton And Hove 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Public Relationship And Advertising
Maltepe University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Skills
Supplier management
Supplier relationship management
Price negotiation
Global procurement
Strategic sourcing
Market analysis
Cost analysis
Budget planning
Certification
C1 Advanced English Language
Timeline
General Coordinator
Taşboğaz Zeytin & Zeytinyağı LTD.
08.2024 - Current
Procurement Manager
Stoneway Construction LTD
07.2023 - 08.2024
Procurement Executive
Austin Build Co Limited
07.2021 - 06.2023
Procurement Specialist
Old Palace Hotel
01.2019 - 03.2021
Corporate affairs
01-2019
C1 Advanced English Language
07-2018
C1 Advanced - English Language
Brighton Oxford International Language School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Public Relationship And Advertising
Maltepe University
04.2001 -