S. ERDEM KULTURAL
ISTANBUL,KADIKOY
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Procurement Manager known for streamlining supply chain processes and fostering strong vendor relationships. Delivered cost savings and improved procurement efficiency by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives. Excel at negotiating contracts and managing supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
OPERATIONS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SEBA FOREIGN TRADE INC.
Istanbul, Uskudar
2010.10 - Current
- Working directly with Headquarter in Houston, TX USA.
- All procurement activities for USA business starting with contractual agreement stage going through all operational steps in export business and monitoring vendors performance.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective procurement of resources.
- Handled contract disputes effectively, minimising business disruptions and maintaining supplier relationships.
- Ensured compliance with company policies whilst conducting all procurement activities.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and managing communications.
- Management of Letter of Credits and all other payment activities with banks.
- Worked cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver quality products to meet needs of customers.
- Approving and reporting of technical conformance of supplied goods.
- Monitored supply chain activities to validate quality of goods procured.
- Managing and monitoring customs operations and all other activities.
SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
CAGDAS CONSTRUCTION AND TRADE LTD.
ISTANBUL, MALTEPE
2007.09 - 2010.09
- Working for developing new projects.
- Preparing proposals and technical specifications.
- Performing sales activities of existing projects.
PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER
ARFESAN ARKAN BRAKING ELEMENTS AND IND TRD INC.
KOCAELI, GEBZE
2007.01 - 2007.07
- Inventory control and follow up.
- Material planning and monitoring.
- Production and assembly follow up.
TRAINEE ENGINEER
ARCELIK A.Ş.
KOCAELI, ÇAYIROVA
2004.01 - 2004.07
- Testing and implementing test procedures of Fatigue testing of Polymer materials in Research and Technology Department.
- Analyzing and reporting test results for my Master of Science Thesis.
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
ISTANBUL, UMRANIYE
2001.06 - 2001.08
TRAINEE
KROMAN STEEL IND. TRD. CO
KOCAELI, CAYIROVA
2000.06 - 2000.08
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
ISTANBUL, UMRANIYE
1999.08 - 1999.09
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 2002.09 - 2005.06
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 2001.09 - 2002.06
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS DIVISION
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 1997.09 - 2001.06
Skills
- Sustainable procurement practices
- Technical specifications understanding
- Supply chain strategy development
- Vendor assessment
- Performance monitoring
- Contract negotiation
- Supplier conflict resolution
- Strategic procurement
- Technical product knowledge
- Vendor relationship management
- Data-driven decision-making
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Affiliations
- Skiing, Musical Instruments (Guitar, piano), Ninjutsu, Aikido, Tennis, Football, Computers, Cryptocurrencies, Cinema, Cars.
Timeline
OPERATIONS AND PROCUREMENT MANAGER
SEBA FOREIGN TRADE INC.
2010.10 - Current
SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
CAGDAS CONSTRUCTION AND TRADE LTD.
2007.09 - 2010.09
PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER
ARFESAN ARKAN BRAKING ELEMENTS AND IND TRD INC.
2007.01 - 2007.07
TRAINEE ENGINEER
ARCELIK A.Ş.
2004.01 - 2004.07
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2002.09 - 2005.06
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
2001.09 - 2002.06
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
2001.06 - 2001.08
TRAINEE
KROMAN STEEL IND. TRD. CO
2000.06 - 2000.08
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
1999.08 - 1999.09
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS DIVISION
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
1997.09 - 2001.06