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Procurement Specialist

ID:  2423
Date of Posting:  Mar 30, 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:  Entry level

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

Overview we are looking for a motivated and experienced Procurement Specialist (Direct) to join our team. In this role, you will act as a strategic Business Partner for internal stakeholders and a key point of contact for our suppliers, ensuring the smooth, end-to-end management of procurement operations. Beyond executing daily processes, we expect you to take initiative in developing sourcing strategies, effectively utilizing digital platforms, and driving sustainability-focused cost optimization to contribute to our organization’s dynamic growth.

Key Responsibilities

 

Job Description & Responsibilities:

 

  • Category Management: Manage the end-to-end strategic procurement processes for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), excipients, and packaging materials.
  • Digital Sourcing & Vendor Management:Effectively use internal vendor management and e-tender platforms to manage the supplier pool and execute transparent, competitive tender processes.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Coordinate closely with the Planning department to manage MRP processes and demand projections, ensuring production continuity.
  • Sustainable Procurement: Incorporate environmental, social, and ethical sustainability criteria into supplier selection and evaluation; contribute to logistics and raw material solutions aimed at reducing the carbon footprint.
  • Operational Support & Logistics: Work in close coordination with the Customs Operations Specialist to support customs clearance for import orders.
  • Process Tracking & Performance: Diligently track order cycles from start to finish and take full ownership of OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance.
  • Compliance & Procedure Management: Ensure full compliance with internal procurement procedures and play an active role in updating procedures according to changing dynamics.
  • Global & Regional Contribution: Take an active role in MENA region and international projects, providing professional contributions to cross-functional working groups.

Required Education

Required Skills and Experience

 

Candidate Profile & Requirements:

 

  • University degree (Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or knowledge of SAP S/4HANA is a plus).
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in procurement (preferably in Direct Materials).
  • Digital Proficiency: Skilled in using Vendor Management and E-Tender platforms to manage bidding and sourcing processes.
  • Contract Management: Knowledgeable in drafting commercial contracts, following legal procedures, and managing procurement risks.
  • Ownership & Solution Orientation: Ability to take initiative in ambiguous situations and lead projects from end-to-end with a result-oriented mindset.
  • Role Model in Teamwork: A constructive professional who supports a culture of collaboration and sets a positive example for colleagues.
  • Resilience & Stress Management: Capable of managing cross-departmental relationships in multi-stakeholder, high-speed environments and making sound decisions under pressure.
  • Mobility & Growth Mindset: Eager to take on different roles (rotation) throughout the career journey; no restrictions for international travel.

Technical Competencies

Required Behaviours and Competencies

Required Languages

  • Proficient English writing and communication skills are required.

Travel required in %

Based in Istanbul, with the flexibility to work at our Çerkezköy Plant at least one day a week.

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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