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ÖZGEN SALMAN

ÖZGEN SALMAN

Mechanical Engineer and Contract Manager
Ümraniye

Summary

A demanding position in the area of Contract Management, Procurement Management, Project Management leading to additional responsibilities.

More than 18 years of industrial and construction experience and contract management experience for diverse industries, including manufacturing and high-tech environments and telecommunication. Expert in contract management, procurement, project planning, strategic planning, systems analysis and troubleshooting, forecasting, scheduling and planning, and tracking of results. Competent liaison between management, clients, suppliers and personnel. Strong communication, presentation, analytical and problem solving skill.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Contract Manager

TURKCELL İLETİŞİM HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.
Istanbul, Turkey
4 2017 - Current
  • Responsible for negotiations and execution of the legal buying contracts of Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. and group companies. Responsible for the management of 400 contracts per year.
  • Supplier communications according to contractual requisitions.
  • Resolved contractual disputes in a timely manner, minimizing potential risks and financial losses for the company.
  • Interpreted contact terms and coordinated solutions to resolve disputes between clients and service providers.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.
  • Achieved successful contract negotiations by thoroughly reviewing and analyzing proposals, agreements, and terms.
  • Digitalization of the legal buying process.

Contract Manager for MEP Systems

TAVSERA LIBADIYE ORTAKLIĞI
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Preparation of Subcontractor Agreement for EMAAR Square Mall & Car Park Project.
  • Claim management regarding the subcontractor agreements.
  • Coordination between Subcontractor Agreement and Main Contract between EMAAR and TAVSERA.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
  • Successfully managed high volumes of contracts simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
  • Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.

Senior Project Engineer

RMK MARİNE A.Ş. KOÇ GROUP
Istanbul, Turkey
05.2007 - 01.2014
  • Preparation of the Project Management Plan, including Project Schedule.
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
  • Facilitated communication between internal teams and external partners, ensuring seamless collaboration throughout the contracting process.
  • Contributed to strategic planning initiatives by providing insights on current contractual commitments.
  • Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
  • Organized and updated databases, records and other information resources.
  • Implementation of SAP System to the Project as key user of project system module.

Procurement Manager

URBAN CONSTRUCTION INC.
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2005 - 02.2006
  • Performed thorough market research to identify potential suppliers offering competitive pricing without compromising quality or service levels.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms for the company while maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers over time.
  • Delivered high-quality products on time by closely collaborating with suppliers during the production process and monitoring their performance consistently.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures for project budgets through effective negotiation with suppliers.

Project Engineer/Site Manager

TEKNOKON CONTRACTING & MANUFACTURING INC.
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2001 - 12.2004

Worked as a Project Site Engineer, Site Manager, and Project Coordinator in different projects. I took part in all stages of end-to-end projects, including proposal preparation, procurement, material transportation to the site, field equipment installation, electrical work, piping, automation, and commissioning.

  • Project Coordinator to build 2 bay loading stations in POAŞ Terminal, Trabzon, Turkey, including civil works, steel erection, piping, electrical works, and truck loading automation system. (Between 2003-2004)
  • As a Site Manager, Responsible for coordination of the site erection team, equipment, procurement of consumables, and equipment of Gap Insaat Urea Plant in Tecen, Turkmenistan, and exportation of the consumables and equipment. (Between 2002-2003)
  • Project Site Engineer for construction of two bays (254 mt long) of rail-car unloading platform within the existing Terminal in Batumi, Georgia. Terminal handled HFO/LFO and Crude Oil cu.m/hr unloading capacity for each wagon, which corresponds to 10 million tons per year unloading capacity. (Between 2001-2002)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering 1995-1999

Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul Turkey

Skills

Procurement Management

Budget Planning

Vendor Relationship Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Multitasking

Self Motivation

Analytical Thinking

Task Prioritization

Certification

Contract Drafting, Oxford Education & Training Co, 07/04/2018

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Contract Manager for MEP Systems

TAVSERA LIBADIYE ORTAKLIĞI
07.2015 - 04.2017

Senior Project Engineer

RMK MARİNE A.Ş. KOÇ GROUP
05.2007 - 01.2014

Procurement Manager

URBAN CONSTRUCTION INC.
01.2005 - 02.2006

Project Engineer/Site Manager

TEKNOKON CONTRACTING & MANUFACTURING INC.
10.2001 - 12.2004

Contract Manager

TURKCELL İLETİŞİM HİZMETLERİ A.Ş.
4 2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering 1995-1999

Istanbul Technical University
Contract Drafting, Oxford Education & Training Co, 07/04/2018
Contract Management and Project Management Training, Genoa Italy at FINC Company, 06/16/2008 - 07/26/2008
DOORS, Requirements Management, Telelogic Academy - Ankara, 03/04/2008 - 03/04/2008
Contract Management, Lojitek, 04/18/2008 - 04/19/2008
ÖZGEN SALMANMechanical Engineer and Contract Manager