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
10.2010 - 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
09.2007 - 09.2010
- 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
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Inventory control and follow up.
- Material planning and monitoring.
- Production and assembly follow up.
TRAINEE ENGINEER
ARCELIK A.Ş.
KOCAELI, ÇAYIROVA
01.2004 - 07.2004
- 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
06.2001 - 08.2001
TRAINEE
KROMAN STEEL IND. TRD. CO
KOCAELI, CAYIROVA
06.2000 - 08.2000
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
ISTANBUL, UMRANIYE
08.1999 - 09.1999
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 09.2002 - 06.2005
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 09.2001 - 06.2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS DIVISION
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL 09.1997 - 06.2001
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.
10.2010 - Current
SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
CAGDAS CONSTRUCTION AND TRADE LTD.
09.2007 - 09.2010
PRODUCTION PLANNING ENGINEER
ARFESAN ARKAN BRAKING ELEMENTS AND IND TRD INC.
01.2007 - 07.2007
TRAINEE ENGINEER
ARCELIK A.Ş.
01.2004 - 07.2004
MASTER OF SCIENCE - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.2002 - 06.2005
MASTER OF SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.2001 - 06.2002
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
06.2001 - 08.2001
TRAINEE
KROMAN STEEL IND. TRD. CO
06.2000 - 08.2000
TRAINEE
STANDART PUMP AND MACH. IND. TRD. CO
08.1999 - 09.1999
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING, MATERIALS DIVISION
YILDIZ TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
09.1997 - 06.2001
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