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Procurement Manager

ID:  2410
Date of Posting:  May 23, 2026
Business Area:  Procurement
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Hub Office: 

Istanbul, TR

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.

What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.

Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential?

Job Purpose

  • Lead direct and industrial indirect procurement for Türkiye operations, including CMO activities, ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Drive regional value creation across MENA through supplier synergies, cost optimization, digital transformation, and alignment with Group Procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations & Compliance:

  • Manage local/international procurement, CMO, and customs in line with legal and internal requirements,
  • Ensure SAP alignment, internal controls, and full compliance (GMP, EHS, corporate standards),
  • Maintain data integrity, confidentiality, and documentation accuracy.

 

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:

  • Select and manage suppliers based on TCO, quality, risk, and sustainability,
  • Own ASL and ensure supplier data is accurate, audit-ready, and compliant,
  • Lead supplier qualification, performance management, and contract lifecycle,
  • Develop alternative sourcing and drive supplier performance improvement.

 

Cost & Budget Management:

  • Deliver savings targets and track procurement KPIs,
  • Manage budgets for direct materials, CMO, and indirect factory spend,
  • Lead cost analysis, benchmarking, and P/L impact reporting.

 

Inventory & Planning Alignment:

  • Align with Planning & Logistics to optimize inventory and service levels,
  • Balance working capital, supply risk, and production continuity.

 

Reporting & Performance:

  • Deliver accurate spend and performance reporting (category, currency, direct/indirect),
  • Ensure SAP data accuracy and transparency,
  • Drive team performance against defined KPIs.

 

Process Improvement & Digitalization:

  • Lead process optimization and eliminate non–value-added activities,
  • Drive digital procurement initiatives and ensure adoption and value realization,
  • Act as local lead for system implementations and transformation programs.

 

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, coach, and develop the team to maximize performance,
  • Set clear objectives aligned with business and regional priorities,
  • Foster a results-driven, collaborative culture.

 

Governance & Regional Alignment:

  • Ensure compliance with Group Procurement governance,
  • Contribute to MENA harmonization and cross-country initiatives,
  • Execute additional tasks within role scope.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields (Master’s preferred).

Required Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 7 years in procurement, preferably in manufacturing/pharma,
  • Strong experience in sourcing, contracts, supplier management, and CMO,
  • Exposure to digital transformation projects is a plus.

Technical Competencies

Technical Skills:

  • · Advanced SAP knowledge,
  • · Strong analytical and financial acumen (costing, P/L impact),
  • · Supplier risk and compliance knowledge.

 

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CIPS (MCIPS), ISM (CPSM), APICS (CSCP/CPIM),
  • PMP or equivalent is a strong asset

Required Behaviours and Competencies

  • Results-driven, resilient, and accountable,
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills,
  • Strategic mindset with execution discipline,
  • Proven team leadership and coaching capability.

Required Languages

  • Fluent in English.

Travel required in %

The role involves up to 10% travel.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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