Nazan Şahin
İzmit Kocaeli,Türkiye
Summary
Motivated Procurement Manager experienced in Automotive industry. Delivered impactful supply base strategies and cost standards through effective sourcing processes, supplier selection, and negotiation. Committed to driving cost reduction and value engineering while managing multiple tasks in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Plant Leader
ZF Sachs Suspansiyon Sistemleri A.Ş
Gebze Kocaeli, Türkiye
06.2022 - Current
- Manage Procurement Operations of ZF in Türkiye (Gebze includes 3 different locations, Istanbul, Izmir and Sakarya) within Global ZF objectives and aligned with Commodity organisation.
- Lead 7 Senior Buyers to execute many regional and local projects covering ZF spends in Türkiye.
- Managing 100 million Eur annual procurement spends with all categories: Packaging Projects (Corrugated or Pallets), Freight, Distribution and Logistics, Side Services (Canteen,Security and Cleaning Services), Material Flow (Rental or Buying Forklift Process), Building Project, Facilities Maintenance, Major Equipment, Machine & Equipment, MRO,Gas, Oil, Scrap Management, Spare Parts & Fixtures etc.
- Develop and implement an annual plan in line with the company's business plan.
- Develop department strategies in line with local and Global ZF objectives, ensure the best deals are made, providing the highest value to the business.
- Contributing to EBIT and NonEBIT objectives through negotiations and effective use of the procurement tools to reduce materials & services cost, technical improvement, consolidate volume, follow up CIS activities.
- Executing S2C(Source to Contract) process, professionally, competitive quotations, negotiating, quotation analysis & evaluation, supplier selection, to complete all sourcing process.
- Accountable for strategic management of spend (Tender, contract, category management etc)and operational excellence vendor services, SAP, cashflow etc)
- Opened RFQ and led price negotiations and contract processes for all sourcing cases.
- Perform market research for purposes of benchmarking and cost controlling.
- Continuous improvement and simplified mindset. Enables and empowers team to contribute, recognises people.
- Applying global Contract Management &Category Management best practices, tools and procedures.
- Driving supplier escalations of contractual base
- Following and enforcing ZF Global policies and procedures and ensuring that all commercial contracts are executed in compliance
- Consultant's reviewing relevant Purchasing processes and making improvement or recommendation.
- Implementing Global and developing regional category strategies as part of Commodity strategies and responsibilities & good collaboration with Commodity Managers
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Hyundai Mobis Modül A.Ş
İzmit Kocaeli, Türkiye
08.2013 - 06.2022
- Evaluation of purchase requests and their budgets from all departments
- Procurement Risk Management and Operation
- Purchasing Activities (Complete of CAPEX,OPEX,SERVICES MRO Operations )
- New Project follow up and line set up
- To carry out localisation studies and cost reduction studies with the department
- Full cost analysis, component potential resource identification and ability to negotiate with suppliers to ensure
- Tender management (Purchasing Method Selection)
- Communication with overseas and local suppliers
- Guarantee the right delivery of Material/Equipment/Services to the plants
- SAP-MM Module, FI Module
- Budget planning and management
- Support in preparations to Supplier Audits
- Supplier evaluation and updating the current supplier pool
- Preparation of annual/monthly/weekly purchasing reports
- Monitored and tracked key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and transparent dealings.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices promptly, maintaining a high level of accuracy in financial records.
Purchasing Specialist
Koruma Temizlik A.Ş
İzmit Kocaeli, Türkiye
03.2009 - 08.2013
- To conduct market research in line with the raw material, packaging and consumable demands from the enterprise, to determine the supply sources and to get price offers
- Conducted comprehensive cost analysis for end-products to identify pricing strategies.
- Managed cost reduction studies to identify savings opportunities.
- Managed negotiations with suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
- Following up the current market conditions by making market research and analysis
- Provided supplier evaluations and maintained relationships to enhance procurement effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
- Identified potential supply chain disruptions and developed contingency plans to mitigate risks.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing reports, providing critical insights into spending patterns and vendor performance.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends and best practices, applying insights to drive improvements in purchasing activities.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ege University
Izmir, 3501-2008
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Supplier negotiation
- Contract management
- Strategic sourcing
- Cost reduction
- Market analysis
- Vendor relationship management
- Continuous improvement
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team motivation
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
- Read a book
- Pilates and Yoga
- Ride a Bicycle
Accomplishments
- ZF Sachs Sus.A.Ş, 15% EBIT Savings of Packaging Projects, Corrugated Box 2023
- ZF Sachs Sus.A.Ş, 60% EBIT Savings of Packaging Projects, Wooden Pallets 2025
- Hyundai Mobis A.Ş., 18% Cost Reduction of Domestic Equipment, 2020
- Hyundai Mobis A.Ş., 60% Cost Reduction of RFID Installation Project, 2021
Timeline
Purchasing Plant Leader
ZF Sachs Suspansiyon Sistemleri A.Ş
06.2022 - Current
Purchasing Assistant Manager
Hyundai Mobis Modül A.Ş
08.2013 - 06.2022
Purchasing Specialist
Koruma Temizlik A.Ş
03.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ege University