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UTKU CEM ÇALIŞKAN
Purchasing Engineer - Mechanical Engineer
Bursa
Summary
Purchasing Engineer with a proven track record at Karsan Automotive, excelling in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation. Achieved significant cost savings while enhancing supplier performance through effective relationship management and vendor evaluations. Skilled in procurement processes and committed to driving sustainable practices within the supply chain.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Purchasing Engineer
Karsan Automotive
04.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as engineering, finance, quality assurance departments to enhance collaboration in achieving business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Mitigated supply risks through proactive identification of potential disruptions and implementation of contingency plans.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating supplier contracts and optimizing procurement processes.
- Established long-term agreements with key suppliers for cost-effective pricing and reliable delivery schedules.
- Implemented a vendor scorecard system to evaluate supplier performance consistently, leading to improved quality across the supply chain network.
- Negotiated lead-time, cost and quality to obtain maximum company benefit.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Managed approximately 50 incoming calls and 200 emails per day from suppliers.
Purchasing Engineer
Oskim Automotive
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as engineering, finance, quality assurance departments to enhance collaboration in achieving business objectives.
- Developed comprehensive purchasing strategies to align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Short and long term purchasing and efficiency agreements.
- Implemented a vendor scorecard system to evaluate supplier performance consistently, leading to improved quality across the supply chain network.
- Following index data for metal materials.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and 100 emails per day from suppliers.
Purchasing Enginner
Ankutsan
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Managed multiple high-value projects concurrently while maintaining focus on key deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Established standard operating procedures for purchasing functions, enabling greater consistency in execution amongst team members.
- Drove sustainability initiatives within the purchasing department, collaborating with suppliers to implement environmentally friendly practices and materials.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating supplier contracts and optimizing procurement processes.
- Created purchasing policies and procedures that complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akdeniz
Antalya 09.2019 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Gaziantep 09.2009 - 09.2012
Skills
Procurement processes
Supplier relationship management
Vendor evaluation
Supplier negotiation
Strategic sourcing
Spend analysis
Supplier performance metrics
Budget planning
Request for quotation
Supplier audits
Supplier risk assessment
ERP systems
Sourcing strategies
REFERENCES
Aziz Nihat GÜRSOY - Project Purchasing Manager at Karsan Automotive
MPhone : +90 549 749 36 93
Email : nihat.gursoy@karsan.com.tr
Software
ORACLE
MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
Certification
Strategic Purchasing Training - CIPS
Interests
AI and Technological Developments
Formula 1
Timeline
Supplier Appraisal and Supplier Selection & Evaluation - CIPS
10-2022
Negotiation Skills - CIPS
09-2022
Strategic Purchasing Training - CIPS
06-2022
Supplier Performance and Relationship Management - CIPS
06-2022
Purchasing Engineer
Karsan Automotive
04.2022 - 01.2025
Purchasing Engineer
Oskim Automotive
07.2021 - 04.2022
Purchasing Enginner
Ankutsan
10.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Akdeniz
09.2019 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Natural Gas
Natural Gas
09.2009 - 09.2012