Efecan Kılınç
Purchasing Expert
Bursa
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Commodity Management Leader with 10+ years of international automotive experience managing global sourcing, localization and supplier transformation programs. Extensive expertise in Electrical & Electronics (E&E), High Voltage (HV) technologies and direct material commodities, supported by a strong supplier network across China, the Far East and Europe. Proven success in managing procurement portfolios exceeding €300M, leading multinational supplier ecosystems and delivering sustainable business growth through strategic sourcing, commercial excellence and cross-functional leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Purchasing Specialist
Togg - Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu
11.2021 - Current
- Led strategic sourcing and global commodity management for Electrical & Electronics (E&E) and High Voltage (HV) systems across new electric vehicle programs.
- Managed commercial responsibility for E-Motors, Vehicle Control Units (VCU), DC/DC Converters, Power Electronics, HV Components, Wiring Harnesses, ADAS Systems, Cameras, Switches, Antennas and Premium Audio Systems.
- Developed and executed global sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, technology roadmap and supply chain resilience objectives.
- Built, expanded and managed a strong supplier network across China and the Far East, leading supplier scouting, benchmarking, localization and strategic supplier development activities.
- Established long-term strategic partnerships with leading Chinese and Asian Tier-1 suppliers while driving competitive sourcing and technology sourcing initiatives.
- Directed end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQ management, technical-commercial evaluations, supplier nomination, industrialization and Start of Production (SOP).
- Led complex commercial negotiations covering piece price, tooling investments, ED&T, localization projects, long-term agreements and annual cost reduction initiatives.
- Performed should-cost analysis, value engineering and market intelligence studies to identify sustainable cost optimization opportunities.
- Collaborated with Engineering, Program Management, Quality and Finance teams to successfully launch next-generation EV technologies into serial production.
- Managed supplier performance, executive-level escalations, supply chain risks and business continuity planning throughout the product lifecycle.
- Delivered significant cost-saving initiatives while ensuring supply continuity, supplier competitiveness and operational excellence across global sourcing projects.
Category Buyer
Yazaki Systems Technologies Turkey
05.2021 - 11.2022
- Led strategic procurement and category management for Fixation, Plastic Injection and Rubber Components across Yazaki Europe manufacturing operations.
- Managed supplier nominations, sourcing strategies and procurement activities for new business programs across Turkey, Europe, Russia and Morocco.
- Built and expanded the supplier network across Europe and Turkey by identifying, qualifying and developing strategic suppliers, while establishing the supplier base from the ground up as the first buyer responsible for these commodity groups within the Turkish organization.
- Spearheaded large-scale localization and supplier transfer programs, leading supplier selection, industrialization, tooling, equipment and production line transfers while ensuring uninterrupted serial production and business continuity.
- Developed and executed 5-year commodity strategies focused on localization, supplier development, cost optimization, supply continuity and long-term procurement excellence.
- Led supplier qualification, onboarding, development and end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including commercial negotiations, framework agreements and long-term sourcing contracts.
- Reported directly to the Yazaki Europe Purchasing Organization, leading global commodity reviews and aligning regional sourcing strategies with European procurement objectives and KPI targets.
- Owned annual purchasing budgets, cost-saving roadmaps and localization initiatives, delivering sustainable procurement performance through cross-functional leadership and strategic sourcing.
- Partnered with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Program Management teams to successfully launch new programs and strengthen supplier performance across the European manufacturing footprint.
Direct Material Purchasing Specialist
Magneti Marelli
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed strategic sourcing activities for Plastic Injection Components and Plastic Raw Materials supporting both new program development and serial production requirements.
- Owned the Turkish supplier panel by leading supplier selection, qualification, performance management and sourcing activities in alignment with business, quality and operational objectives.
- Collaborated closely with Global Commodity Buyers to develop long-term sourcing strategies, supplier roadmaps and localization initiatives aligned with global procurement objectives.
- Successfully led one of the company's largest supplier transfer programs, managing the nomination, transfer and industrialization of 100+ injection molds and production equipment within one year while ensuring uninterrupted serial production.
- Directed supplier nominations, tooling transfers, production readiness and supplier ramp-up activities to secure successful industrialization and business continuity.
- Negotiated annual commercial agreements for plastic raw materials, managing pricing strategies in line with global market conditions and cost optimization targets.
- Led supplier development, contract negotiations and cross-functional sourcing activities in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Program Management teams.
- Delivered sustainable cost reduction, supplier competitiveness and supply continuity through strategic sourcing and effective supplier relationship management.
Direct Material Purchasing Specialist
Fompak Automotive Plastics and Interiors
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed local sourcing activities for Plastic Injection Components and Plastic Raw Materials, supporting production and operational purchasing requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local suppliers, conducting supplier evaluations, commercial negotiations and procurement activities.
- Coordinated sourcing processes with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply and on-time deliveries.
- Supported cost reduction initiatives through supplier development, alternative sourcing and commercial negotiations.
Education
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Uludağ University
Bursa, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Material Engineering
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Commodity Management
- Global Procurement
- Supplier Development
- Localization Strategy
- Contract Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- High Voltage (HV) Components
- Electrical & Electronics (E&E) Procurement
- Wiring Harness
- Cost Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Management
- Global Supplier Management
- Electric Vehicle Technologies
Accomplishments
- Managed an annual procurement portfolio exceeding €300M, driving commercial excellence, supplier competitiveness and sustainable business growth across Electrical & Electronics (E&E), High Voltage (HV) and direct material commodities.
- Built, expanded and managed strategic supplier networks across China, the Far East, Europe and Turkey, strengthening global sourcing capabilities, supply chain resilience and long-term supplier partnerships.
- Directed commercial relationships with 18 global and local Tier-1 suppliers, leading executive negotiations, supplier development, performance management and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Successfully delivered Türkiye's first localized automotive camera project, leading the complete lifecycle from supplier selection and nomination through localization, industrialization and Start of Production (SOP).
- Spearheaded large-scale localization and supplier transformation programs, including the successful transfer of 100+ production tools, molds and manufacturing equipment, ensuring zero disruption to serial production.
- Developed and executed long-term commodity strategies supporting localization, technology sourcing, supplier competitiveness and procurement transformation across international manufacturing operations.
- Led strategic sourcing and industrialization of complex E&E and HV technologies, including Bosch E-Motors, VCU, DC/DC Converters, Wiring Harnesses, ADAS Components, Cameras, Switches and Premium Audio Systems.
- Successfully established supplier panels from the ground up, creating competitive sourcing ecosystems and enabling sustainable growth for new business programs.
- Delivered multi-million Euro cost optimization and value engineering initiatives through strategic negotiations, supplier development and cross-functional leadership.
- Recognized for driving procurement transformation by integrating strategic sourcing, localization, supplier development and commercial excellence into long-term business value.
Timeline
Purchasing Specialist
Togg - Türkiye'nin Otomobili Girişim Grubu
11.2021 - Current
Category Buyer
Yazaki Systems Technologies Turkey
05.2021 - 11.2022
Direct Material Purchasing Specialist
Magneti Marelli
10.2016 - 05.2021
Direct Material Purchasing Specialist
Fompak Automotive Plastics and Interiors
09.2015 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Engineering And Technology Management
Uludağ University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgy And Material Engineering
Dokuz Eylül University
04.2001 -