Necmi Caner Sonugelen

• Management of Global Procurement activities in 14 countries and 26 terminals
• Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
• Evaluated vendor performance regularly to maintain reliable supply chain operations and address issues promptly.
• Maintained detailed records of all procurement activities for reference purposes as well as for auditing and compliance.
• Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
• Ensured compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry standards in all procurement activities.
• Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
• Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
• Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
• Achieved cost savings by conducting thorough market research before initiating the purchasing process.
• Developed strong partnerships with vendors to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Reduced costs with meticulous supplier negotiation and strict adherence to budget constraints.
• Sourced high-quality products by establishing stringent selection criteria for potential suppliers based on quality, price, and service reputation.
• Maintained current understanding of pricing structures, market conditions and trends in industry.
• Assisted in the development of annual budgets by forecasting procurement needs accurately based on historical data analysis.
• Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
• Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and continuously improve procurement skills.

Preparation and negotiation of contracts for approximately 1.000.000.000 $ ( One billion USD)
• Managing a procuremet team dealing with 3.000 Purchase Orders per year for safe and realiable operation of the company
• Leading the procurement activities for over 600 MW Renewable Projects including but not limited to :
✓ Wind Turbine Generator(s)
✓ Electrical Balance of Plant
✓ Civil Works
✓ Over Head Lines
✓ Other Administrative Works (Drilling, Mapping etc)
Leading the procurement activities for over 200 MW Hydro Projects
• Monitoring the status of the contracts and the contractual provisions.
• Preparation of claim letters and related responses
• Integration of Technical &Commercial issues for correspondences
• Observance of fiscal and commercial law and company internal commercial procedures
• Pursuance of all commercial and financial obligations of the contract partners
• Formulation of the commercial and legal conditions of contract together with the contractual partners and subcontractors, including participation in negotiations
• Cooperation with commercial contract partners
• Ensuring guarantees, contract financing
• Project finance and banking relations
• Governmental investment incentive management
• Monitoring the receipt and payment of invoices
• Arranging insurance
• Requesting and monitoring receipt of advance and progress payments
• • Preparation and monitoring of commercial planning documents, e.g. payment plan, financing costs, liquidity plan
• Ensuring that scope breakdown is transferred into purchase structure
• Ensuring that the item numbers in purchase orders agree with the calculation structures
• Invoicing
• Planning and implementing shipping (Financial aspects) and L / C confirmations with the banks
• Remaining order processing tasks at the end of the contract

• Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
• Prepared and presented reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
• Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, resulting in improved communication, better pricing, and reliable delivery schedules.

• Follow up of all the correspondences throughout the whole project
  • Preparation of texts for partial release of Advance Payment Bonds given by the Contractors
  • Monitoring the validity and current value of the Bonds. Preparation of notice letters.
  • Preparation of draft LC and Stand By LC texts. Distribution of LC and Stand By LC s.
  • Preparation and conclusion of addendums to the contracts
  • Making contract negotiations and contract conclusion
  • Checking the content of proforma and final invoices together with their conformities with the payment schedule
  • Preparation of the major claim and variation order request documents and the supporting particulars
  • Controlling of progress payments, variation orders and follow up for their approval process
  • Follow up for the status of payments and managing coordination of Accounting Department with the site management regarding payments
  • Follow up for incentives to be utilized throughout the whole project
  • Supplying insurance policies from the insurance companies
  • Evaluation of Claim Letters of Contractors and Preparation of Responses for Cost Reimbursement and Extension of Time Claims within the Scope of Different HEPP Projects.
  • Contractual evaluations of Variation Orders related with Civil Works.
  • Handling contractual follow up to protect Employers’ contractual rights towards Contractors
  •Preparation of RFP Documents and Evaluation of Tender Documents for the appointment of works' Contractors for HEPP Projects
• Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of contract requirements and business objectives.
• Led cross-functional teams in executing complex contracts, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
• Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving overall procurement strategy through data-driven insights into supplier performance and market trends.
• Enhanced contract negotiation processes by implementing strategic planning and risk assessment techniques.
• Reduced organizational exposure to potential liabilities by conducting thorough due diligence on prospective partners and suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards.

• Developed persuasive content for proposals, resulting in increased win rates and overall success.
• Optimized project management tools to efficiently track proposal development progress and resource allocation.
• Established strong relationships with key decision-makers at target organizations through targeted networking efforts.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when analyzing RFP documents, minimizing risk of non-compliance or disqualification from consideration.
• Analyzed competitor offerings and strategized effective approaches to outperform them in bids.
• Assisted in the negotiation process with clients, leading to favorable contract terms and conditions.
• Developed customized solutions based on client requirements, maximizing value proposition while addressing specific pain points.
• Maintained a high level of professionalism when corresponding with potential clients during pre-award and post-award phases of the proposal process.