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KEREM MUTLU
Procurement Senior Specialist
Istanbul
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Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Recognized for proactive issue identification and resolution, optimizing processes, and supporting team objectives. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
2
Languages
Work History
Yöre Group LLC
Procurement Senior Specialist
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Performing the market price research to obtain the new and existing all products needed in the number of 175 stores in Marmara area
- Managing the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract negotiation and order placement
- Ensuring the deliver all procured products and services to the 175 stores
- Responsible for monitoring and managing the warehouse processes of all products procured
- Implementing procurement strategies to optimize cost efficiency and ensure delivery of goods and services
- Maintaining strong relationships with existing suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions
- Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly procurement reports, serving procurement process and recommendations to management
- Identified areas in need of critical improvement and implemented strategies to achieve targets.
Kibar Holding LLC
Group Procurement Specialist
05.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Conducting the necessary price research to obtain the new and existing products needed in the number of 23 Kibar group companies
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and supplier selection to contract negotiation and order placement
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize cost efficiency and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and negotiate favorable terms and conditions
- Prepare and analyze procurement reports, providing insights and recommendations to management
Ispak Flexible Packaging Company
Supply Chain Assistant Specialist
10.2017 - 04.2019
Job overview
- Company Overview: (A group company of Kibar Holding LLC)
- Perform & follow-up import operations, including document control, job order to customs broker, follow-up, and analysis of job order status
- Coordination of all the internal (Logistics, Finance, Accounting etc.) departments and service providers (Transport companies, Customs Broker, etc.)
- Offer solutions to problematic situations related to the import processes and ensure that all activities
- Guide other departments related to import operations in his/her area of responsibility, prepare reports when necessary
- Checking the invoices and receipts coming from the customs according to the closing of the declaration transactions
- (A group company of Kibar Holding LLC)
Yalova University
Part-Time Employment
02.2015 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Tracking candidate transactions with Erasnet and Erasweb module
- Preparation of final reports in the European Commission Authentication Service (ECAS) system
- Follow-up the social media and internet accounts of the Foreign Affairs Office
- Performing grant calculations and budget tracking
Hyundai Assan Motor Company
Voluntary Internship
07.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Supporting the preparation of weekly newsletters within the company
- Following-up personnel discount agreements
- Conducting internal and external motivational activities
Education
Yalova UniversityYalova, Turkey
Bachelor of Science from International Relations
9 2010 - 6 2015
University Overview
GPA: 3.24/4,00
Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg
Erasmus Exchange Program from American Studies
03.2014 - 8 2014
University Overview
Degree Awarded with Erasmus Exchange Program
- Ruprecht Karls Heidelberg University, [2014] - 3,00 GPA Conversion
Atatürk Anatolian High SchoolKırklareli, Turkey
High School Diploma from Turkish-Maths (equally weighted)
09.2005 - 6 2009
University Overview
- Kirklareli Anatolian High School, 2009 - 84,10 GPA Conversion
Skills
MS Office
Excel
Word
Powerpoint
Outlook
Microsoft Axapta
SAP MM
Management collaboration
Business reporting
Operational enhancement
Multitasking
Team building
Time management abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Quantitative skills
Market Research
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Key Performance Indicators
Vendor Management
Forecasting
Cost-reduction strategies
Coordinate supplies
Business Strategy Development
Cross-functional team leadership
Report exceptions
Certification
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Management Training
References
- Mr. Ersin BODUR
İspak Flexible Packaging Company Finance Manager
+90 541 464 5461
ersin.bodur@ispak.com
- Mr. Bekir Özgür ERKEKKOSE
Kibar Holding LLC, Group Procurement Manager,
+90 537 394 98 55
ozgur.erkekkose@kibar.com
- Mr. Mehmet Ali KARACA
Yöre Group LLC
Sales and Marketing Improvement Manager
+90 537 475 85 36,
mehmetalikaraca@yoregroup.com
Ibrahim AKPINAR
Assan Aluminum LLC
Budget and Reporting Manager
+90 555 703 80 48
ibrahim.akpinar@assanaluminyum.com
- Serbay AYRAN
Assan Aluminum LLC
Import and Export Operations Manager
+90 531 742 18 98
serbay.ayran@assanaluminyun.com
- Murat Bayezid ATİK
Hyundai Assan Motor Company
Administrative Affairs Manager
+90 534 367 74 69
muratbatik@hyundaiassan.com
Software
Sap MM
Microsoft Axapta
Mikro
Interests
Playing Clarinet
Die-Cast Collections
Tennis player
Accomplishments
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply – Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Management Training, July 2019
Tunaset Customs Consultancy - Customs Procedures Regulation
Tunaset Customs Consultancy – General Import Practise
SYK Customs Consultancy - Inward Processing Regime and Investment Incentive Legislation
Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Turkish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Procurement Senior Specialist
Yöre Group LLC
12.2022 - Current
SYK Customs Consultancy - Inward Processing Regime and Investment Incentive Legislation
09-2020
Tunaset Customs Consultancy - General Import Practice
08-2020
Tunaset Customs Consultancy - Customs Procedures Regulation
07-2019
Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply - Strategic Purchasing and Supplier Management Training
06-2019
Group Procurement Specialist
Kibar Holding LLC
05.2019 - 11.2022
Supply Chain Assistant Specialist
Ispak Flexible Packaging Company
10.2017 - 04.2019
Part-Time Employment
Yalova University
02.2015 - 07.2015
Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg
Erasmus Exchange Program from American Studies
03.2014 - 8 2014
Voluntary Internship
Hyundai Assan Motor Company
07.2013 - 08.2013
Atatürk Anatolian High School
High School Diploma from Turkish-Maths (equally weighted)
09.2005 - 6 2009
Yalova University
Bachelor of Science from International Relations
9 2010 - 6 2015