Murat Ataman

Managed all purchasing and sourcing activities in Turkey . Managed also Mondragon Group's purchasings from Turkiye. Investigation of new and alternative suppliers for all Group,

Data / cost analysis to ensure that purchases are made in an efficient manner,

Gained deep experience in sourcing electronic components, metal forming, forging, machining, plastic injection, aluminum injection, aluminum extrusion, cold forming, special greases, and elastomers.

Successfully managed the supply chain for the plant, including logistics, import, material planning, and inventory management.

Execution of domestic and foreign supplier selection, cost analysis and procurement contract processes of serial production parts,

Negotiated and managed contracts with suppliers, ensuring that the company received the best possible terms.

Realization of domestic and foreign reporting operations,

Developed and implemented sourcing strategies that saved the company millions of Euros. Led also a lot of complex projects with cross functional teams.

Led a team of 5 value chain professionals.

Key Skills

Sourcing, Purchasing, Localization, Pricing, Value Chain Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, SAP, Digitalisation projects like e-Kanban, EDI etc.

Managed all purchasing activities comprehensively for Uyum AS, a food and beverage manufacturer.

Gained deep experience in purchasing consumables, equipment and machinery, as well as coordinating plant investments and new projects.

Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring that the company received the best possible terms.

Coordinated plant investments and many new projects. Developed and implemented purchasing strategies that saved the company millions of Euros.

Led a team of 12 purchasing and technical professionals.

Key Skills: Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Contract Management, Team Leadership, SAP

Keywords: FMCG, Cost saving, outsourcing, Solid works, complex projects' management, Supplier improving, project management, Investment management.

• Spearheaded strategic purchasing activities, achieving significant cost reductions through supplier negotiations, contract optimization, and market trend analysis (e.g., copper market/TW).
  Secured high-quality procurement solutions by onboarding reliable suppliers and negotiating cost-effective contracts.
  Supply Chain Efficiency:
  Reduced lead times by 30% through supplier collaboration, process improvements, and logistics optimization.
  Streamlined warehouse operations, improving order fulfillment rates by 25% and reducing processing time.
  Inventory & Budget Management:
  Implemented inventory-management strategies that reduced waste while maintaining 98% stock availability.
  Managed procurement budgets for low-current systems, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
  Compliance & Systems:
  Oversaw foreign trade operations under Authorized Person Status (YYS), ensuring full regulatory compliance.
  Led the transition to Dynamics 365 ERP, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
  Supplier & Client Relations:
  Conducted supplier performance evaluations, fostering long-term partnerships to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
  Resolved supply disruptions proactively, maintaining 100% client satisfaction.
  Managed projects under the Turquality Program (2nd Division), driving process improvements and cost efficiency.

Managed the procurement of technical consumables, subcontractors, machining, product localizations, maintenance agreements, and finding new suppliers for Çelik Halat, a wire and rope manufacturer.

Gained deep experience in the technical aspects of purchasing, including product specifications, quality assurance, and supplier management.

Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring that the company received the best possible terms.

prepared budget and compiled purchasing monthly activity reports

Followed up and implemented purchasing strategies that saved the company millions of Euros

Key Skills

Technical Purchasing, Supply Chain Management ,Negotiation, Contract Management ,Supplier Management, Quality Assurance ,Product Specification, Cost Saving, Budget management,

Managed the procurement of raw materials for Akçelik, a steel service center.

Gained deep experience in the technical aspects of raw material purchasing, including product specifications, quality assurance, and supplier management.

Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers, ensuring that the company received the best possible terms.

Followed up and implemented purchasing strategies that saved the company millions of dollars.

Key Skills

Raw Material Purchasing, Supply Chain Management ,Negotiation ,Contract Management ,Supplier Management ,Quality Assurance ,Product Specification ,Cost Saving