Muharrem Kaan Uyar
Senıor technology, CAPEX, Servıce Procurement Engineer
Eskişehir
Summary
Results-driven CPP-certified Procurement Engineer with a proven track record of successfully transitioning from technical consumables and engineering services to indirect, technology, and CAPEX procurement. Started in tactical purchasing, emphasizing lead time control and stakeholder coordination, and progressed into strategic sourcing across IT, consultancy, services, and capital expenditures. Proficient in cost management techniques such as TCO analysis, should-cost modeling, and LTA negotiations. Instrumental in driving procurement transformation initiatives, including process optimization, tail spend management, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction mapping.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Indirect Procurement Engineer (Technology, Service, Capex Procurement)
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
Eskişehir, Eskişehir
01.2023 - Current
- Managed the ERP transformation bidding project, achieving approximately 25% cost resistance and delivering savings of nearly $1M from initial offers to BAFO.
- Secured $3M annual savings by replacing established LTA simulation software vendors with cost-effective alternatives, achieving a 5–7 times price advantage.
- Contributed to the procurement process transformation project, redesigning over 40 processes in collaboration with one of the Big4 consulting firms, resulting in a +35%+ efficiency increase.
- Supported the digitalization of procurement processes by contributing to the specification development for an e-supply chain software project.
- Drove data-driven procurement initiatives, targeting a 40%+ increase in efficiency through optimized spend analysis and sourcing strategies.
- Implemented consortium and co-sourcing purchasing models, achieving a 20% price advantage compared to traditional sourcing methods.
- Led tail management projects focusing on catalog standardization, digital blanket PO processes, and PR rationalization for improved efficiency in indirect procurement categories.
Indirect Procurement Engineer (Technology, Service, Capex Procurement)
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
Eskişehir, Eskişehir
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Procured IT equipment and hardware solutions, achieving 20–50% cost savings through negotiations and stakeholder collaboration.
- Led the acquisition of engineering and cybersecurity software licenses, securing up to 90% cost reduction for engineering tools and 55% for cybersecurity solutions via LTAs and strategic negotiations.
- Optimized enterprise software purchases, reducing costs by 35% on average.
- Introduced vendor diversification for single-source products, achieving over 50% savings for consultancy services.
- Conducted cost segmentation studies for engineering, IT outsourcing, and consultancy purchases using e-procurement tools.
Graduate-R&D Procurement Engineer
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
Eskişehir, Eskişehir
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Executed tactical procurement of a wide range of technical consumables including cutting tools, measurement instruments, industrial valves, fittings, piping components, and hardware materials.
- Maintained both PR-to-PO conversion rate and on-time delivery performance above 90%, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing delays in R&D and prototype activities.
- Demonstrated fast and effective decision-making in supplier selection and order processing within dynamic, time-sensitive project environments.
- Acted as key liaison between requesters and suppliers, ensuring alignment on specifications, delivery expectations, and technical requirements.
- Proactively managed lead times and vendor communication to minimize procurement-related delays and ensure material readiness.
Education
MBA - Industrial Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 01.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Sakarya University
Sakarya 09.2012 - 07.2017
Skills
- Proficient in SAP MM
- Qlik
- Skilled in Microsoft Suite tools
- Strategic Sourcing
- Data-informed negotiation strategies
- Cost reduction road mapping
- Enhanced procurement workflow design
- TCO evaluation skills
- LTA management
- CAPEX management
- Target & should costing
- Effective stakeholder communication
- Prioritization and organization skills
- Consortium and Co-Sourcing Type Purchases
- Analytical problem-solving
- Tender management expertise
Certification
American Purchasing Society, Certified Procurement Professional-CPP, 05/2024, 02/2025
Timeline
Senior Indirect Procurement Engineer (Technology, Service, Capex Procurement)
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
01.2023 - Current
Indirect Procurement Engineer (Technology, Service, Capex Procurement)
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Graduate-R&D Procurement Engineer
Turkish Aero Space Engine Industries (TUSAS ENGINE Ind.-TEI-)
01.2019 - 01.2021
MBA - Industrial Management
Sheffield Hallam University
01.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Sakarya University
09.2012 - 07.2017