Gizem Akzeren
IT Procurement Manager
Herning,82
Summary
Accomplished IT Procurement Manager with extensive experience at Reimagined Parking Inc., demonstrating a proven track record in developing cost-efficient procurement strategies and fostering long-term supplier partnerships. Proficient in SAP and team management, I have successfully optimized procurement processes, improved supplier performance, and contributed significantly to achieving organizational goals. My expertise spans both IT procurement and general procurement, including raw material purchases. Skilled in end-to-end procurement management, supplier evaluation, risk management, and contract negotiations, I bring a strategic approach to procurement that aligns with business objectives and drives operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Procurement Manager
Reimagined Parking Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Procurement Strategy Development: Developed and implemented procurement strategies aligned with the company's IT needs.
- Supplier Management: Managed relationships with IT hardware, software, and service suppliers; evaluated their performance, and established long-term partnerships.
- Cost Management: Managed the IT budget, developed strategies to enhance cost-efficiency, and optimized procurement costs.
- Contract Negotiations: Led negotiations with suppliers to secure the best prices and terms.
- Risk Management: Analyzed supply chain risks, identified potential issues in advance, and developed risk management strategies.
- Market Research: Monitored market trends and technological developments to ensure that the company's IT procurement processes remained up-to-date and competitive.
- Inventory and Logistics Management: Managed IT equipment inventory, optimized storage, and distribution processes.
- Compliance and Regulations: Ensured that IT procurement processes adhered to the company's internal policies, procedures, and applicable local and international regulations.
Senior IT Procurement Specialist
Reef Technology
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Procurement Flow Coordination: Effectively coordinated procurement activities between managers and suppliers, ensuring a seamless and efficient procurement process.
- End-to-End Procurement Management: Led the end-to-end procurement process, including monitoring, managing, and reporting procurement data to ensure transparency and efficiency.
- Requisition Management: Regularly checked and followed up on requisitions, ensuring timely processing and alignment with company needs.
- Purchase Order Management: Created and managed purchase order forms using Coupa, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- PO Approval Tracking: Monitored and tracked the purchase order approval process to ensure prompt and accurate completion.
- Asset Management: Managed hardware and software assets, including procurement, tracking, and lifecycle management.
- Invoice Processing: Oversaw the tracking and processing of invoices, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitated collaboration among internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with broader organizational goals.
- Forecast Support: Supported the preparation of monthly forecasts for IT stakeholders, contributing to more accurate budget planning and resource allocation.
Purchasing Business Partner
PFW Aerospace GmbH
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Purchasing Procedures Management: Executed purchasing procedures using relevant systems after receiving purchase requisitions from various departments, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Requisition Management: Regularly checked and followed up on requisitions to ensure timely processing and alignment with departmental needs.
- Supplier Research and Bidding: Researched potential suppliers, obtained bids from suitable companies, and conducted price comparisons within the specified timeframe according to the product category.
- Purchase Order Creation and Management: Created purchase orders in SAP, submitted them to suppliers following necessary approvals, and ensured supplier acceptance and confirmation.
- Contract Management: Managed the entire contracting process, from negotiation to final agreement, ensuring favorable terms and conditions for the company.
- Supplier Performance Evaluation: Calculated and assessed the delivery and quality performance of suppliers, ensuring adherence to agreed standards.
- Documentation and Traceability: Maintained accurate and complete documentation of SAP records, ensuring their traceability and compliance with company requirements.
- Import Invoice Processing: Forwarded import invoices to the External Logistics Department to facilitate the order-delivery process, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Financial Coordination: Worked in close coordination with the finance department to ensure alignment on purchasing activities and financial obligations.
- RACI Matrix Maintenance: Ensured the accuracy and up-to-dateness of RACI matrices to define roles and responsibilities clearly.
- KPI Monitoring and Analysis: Regularly monitored internal KPIs, examined deviations, and conducted root cause analyses to implement corrective actions as needed.
Supplier Quality Associate
PFW Aerospace GmbH
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Supplier Quality Performance Evaluation: Calculated and reported the quality performance of suppliers to PFW Speyer, ensuring that metrics were accurately reflected and communicated.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Managed all supplier relationships, ensuring strong collaboration and effective communication.
- On-site Supplier Visits: Conducted on-site visits to suppliers when necessary to assess operations and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Supplier Management and Improvement: Managed suppliers and led improvement initiatives to enhance overall supplier performance and product quality.
- Material Availability and Quality Assurance: Ensured the availability of required materials, aligning them with general quality requirements.
- Product and Supplier Qualification: Conducted product and supplier qualifications in SAP, monitored supplier performance through Q-info records, and ensured compliance with company standards.
- System Communication: Coordinated with headquarters regarding suppliers that were not approved in the system, ensuring timely resolution of any issues.
- Approved Supplier List Management: Regularly followed up on the Approved Supplier List (AQPL) to maintain its accuracy and relevance.
- Defect Notification and Tracking: Notified suppliers of defect, tracked corrective actions, and evaluated the effectiveness of those actions using the 8D problem-solving methodology.
- Supplier Audits: Participated in approved supplier audits on behalf of PFW Izmir when required, ensuring thorough assessment and compliance.
Quality Documentation Responsible
Socar Turkey Aegean Refinery Project
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Quality Procedure Monitoring: Monitored and ensured adherence to established quality procedures, maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- Document Compliance: Reviewed quality documents for compliance with control plans, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all documentation.
- Coordination with Subject Matter Experts: Collaborated with subject matter experts to gather precise information for the creation and revision of documents, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of content.
- Document Archiving and Tracking: Archived and tracked quality-related documents, following proper procedures to preserve vital historical records and ensure easy retrieval when needed.
- Project Plan Management: Managed and updated project plans using the relevant system (PCOS by Saipem), ensuring that all project activities were aligned with timelines and deliverables.
- Supplier File Management: Organized, classified, and handled the closing process of supplier files, ensuring all necessary documentation was complete and properly filed.
- Quality Culture Promotion: Promoted a culture of quality within the team by emphasizing attention to detail and strict adherence to established standards, leading to improved overall documentation quality.
- Technical Documentation Review: Improved documentation quality by reviewing and editing technical documents for accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
Izmir University of Economics
Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Problem-Solving
Team Management
MS Office
SAP (MM, QM)
Concur
Coupa
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Danish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
IT Procurement Manager
Reimagined Parking Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Senior IT Procurement Specialist
Reef Technology
08.2022 - 01.2024
Purchasing Business Partner
PFW Aerospace GmbH
01.2020 - 01.2022
Supplier Quality Associate
PFW Aerospace GmbH
03.2018 - 01.2020
Quality Documentation Responsible
Socar Turkey Aegean Refinery Project
08.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations And Advertising
Izmir University of Economics
04.2001 -