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Özde Eroğlu

Istanbul/Maltepe

Summary

Respectful Procurement Specialist with understanding of supply and demand and discerning eye for inventory level evaluation. Bilingual go-getter experienced in coordinating with vendors regarding logistics.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Commodity Buyer

EagleBurgmann
01.2024 - Current
  • Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
  • Identified, researched and assessed quality of potential vendors.
  • Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
  • Achieved reduced material costs through strategic global sourcing initiatives and competitive bidding processes.
  • Established long-term agreements with key suppliers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that supported organizational goals.
  • Increased supplier performance by implementing strategic sourcing and negotiation techniques.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.

Procurement Specialist

Ajax Systems Turkey
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
  • Proven ability to source and negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage inventory levels, and ensure that all materials are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Strong relationships with suppliers and a deep understanding of the latest industry trends and developments. My accomplishments by so far:
  • Successfully negotiated a new contract with a major supplier, saving the company $30,000 annually.
  • Reduced inventory costs by 8% by implementing a new inventory management system.
  • Stayed up-to-date on the latest industry trends and developments by attending industry conferences and fairs.
  • Oversaw inventory control, accounting, and supply reports.

Material Planning and Procurement Specialist

Arthor Automotive
03.2021 - 07.2023
  • Analyzed data and identified lowest cost suppliers offering needed quality and delivery reliability.
  • Facilitated collaboration between production, warehouse and technical personnel to meet procurement needs.
  • Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
  • Evaluated proposals, negotiated prices and monitored vendor performance against contract terms.
  • Spearheaded strategic sourcing initiatives to identify and onboard high-quality suppliers. Successfully negotiated supplier contracts, leveraging favorable terms, and optimizing pricing agreements, contributing to a 15% reduction in procurement expenses.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, product quality, and compliance with performance metrics, leading to improved supplier reliability and performance.Implemented efficient inventory control measures, reducing carrying costs by 7% while maintaining product availability and inventory accuracy.
  • Developed and maintained a robust contract management system, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and internal policies.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with departments such as operations, finance, and logistics to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to track KPIs, make data-driven procurement decisions, and present comprehensive reports to senior management.
  • Demonstrated strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills in day-to-day procurement activities. Kept abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance procurement strategies and processes.

Revenue Specialist

IGA Istanbul Airport
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Provided guidance and service on various financial problems in order to assist taxpayers' in resolving tax issues.
  • Collected delinquent federal taxes and secured all delinquent returns.
  • Revenue Optimization: Led revenue optimization efforts, analyzing pricing strategies, Identifying opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and adjusting pricing models. Resulted in a 4% increase in revenue within 6 months.
  • Data-Driven Insights: Utilized data analysis tools to extract valuable insights, track revenue trends, and make informed decisions. Implemented data-driven changes that contributed to a 12% boost in revenue.
  • Revenue Reporting: Developed and maintained detailed revenue reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to provide senior management with regular updates on revenue performance and trends.
  • Pricing Strategy: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine pricing strategies, ensuring they aligned with market conditions and competitive landscapes, resulting in improved profit margins.
  • Contract Management: Managed revenue contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in billing processes. Billing and Invoicing: Oversaw billing and invoicing procedures, streamlining processes to reduce billing errors and improve collection times.
  • Revenue Recognition: Ensured adherence to revenue recognition standards and collaborated with the finance team on accurate revenue reporting for financial statements.
  • Audit and Compliance: Facilitated revenue audits, addressing audit findings, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with sales, marketing, finance, and customer support teams to optimize revenue-related processes and enhance revenue streams.
  • Continuous Learning: Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in revenue management to drive continuous improvement in revenue strategies.

Procurement Specialist

IRZ Turizm
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Strategic Planning: Led strategic planning efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and communicate long-term business plans, resulting in improved organizational alignment and goal achievement.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring on-time deliveries, product quality, and compliance with performance metrics, leading to improved supplier reliability and performance, implemented efficient inventory control measures, reducing carrying costs by 5% while maintaining product availability and inventory accuracy.
  • Contract Management: Managed revenue contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timeliness in billing processes. Billing and Invoicing: Oversaw billing and invoicing procedures, streamlining processes to reduce billing errors and improve collection times.

Planning Specialist

TAV Airports
03.2014 - 08.2016
  • Strategic Planning: Led strategic planning efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and communicate long-term business plans, resulting in improved organizational alignment and goal achievement.
  • Demand Forecasting: Utilized advanced forecasting models and data analysis to predict demand trends, enabling the organization to optimize inventory levels, reduce stockouts, and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Resource Allocation: Effectively allocated resources, including personnel, materials, and budget, to align with strategic plans and project timelines, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
  • Project Management: Managed project timelines, budgets, and milestones, coordinating with teams to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Data Analysis: Leveraged data analysis tools to extract insights, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and make data-driven decisions, resulting in improved planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborated with supply chain and logistics teams to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and minimize costs while maintaining high product quality.Risk Mitigation: Developed risk mitigation plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, production, or distribution, ensuring continuity of operations during unforeseen challenges.Continuous Improvement: Implemented continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Izmir University of Economics
Izmir
09.2006 - 08.2010

BBA - International Trade And Logistics Management

Eskisehir Anatolian University
Eskisehir
10.2019 - Current

Skills

Supply chain planning

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Software

SAP MM

Mikro

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Certification

Negotiation Skills, CIPS

Timeline

Commodity Buyer

EagleBurgmann
01.2024 - Current

Procurement Specialist

Ajax Systems Turkey
08.2023 - 12.2023

Supply Chain Risk Management

04-2023

Negotiation Skills, CIPS

06-2022

Strategic Sourcings and Category Management

06-2022

Material Planning and Procurement Specialist

Arthor Automotive
03.2021 - 07.2023

BBA - International Trade And Logistics Management

Eskisehir Anatolian University
10.2019 - Current

Revenue Specialist

IGA Istanbul Airport
09.2018 - 12.2019

Procurement Specialist

IRZ Turizm
07.2017 - 08.2018

Planning Specialist

TAV Airports
03.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Izmir University of Economics
09.2006 - 08.2010
Özde Eroğlu