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KEREM MUTLU

Procurement Senior Specialist
Istanbul
Many people today believe that cynicism requires courage. Actually, cynicism is the height of cowardice. It is innocence and open-heartedness that requires the true courage—however often we are hurt as a result of it.
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KEREM MUTLU

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 University
Yalova, 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 School
Kırklareli, 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

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

Ms Office

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 ConsultancyGeneral Import Practise

    SYK Customs Consultancy - Inward Processing Regime and Investment Incentive Legislation

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Languages

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
KEREM MUTLUProcurement Senior Specialist