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Purchasing Specialist-Indirect Procurement

ID:  1511
Date of Posting:  May 8, 2025
Business Area:  Procurement
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Location: 

Istanbul, TR

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

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 Summary:

 

The Purchasing Specialist serves as the primary contact and manages relationships with suppliers. This role is responsible for price negotiations, order management, and post-PO follow-up when needed.

Additionally, the Purchasing Specialist plays a key role in various procurement activities, demonstrating strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and a strategic approach to process improvement

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect procurement.
  • Excellent verbal and written English proficiency.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office applications and SAP MM Module.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Data analysis and numerical skills, with the ability to evaluate, analyse, and present data effectively.
  • A strong team player, result-oriented, self-confident, and open-minded.
  • Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts while balancing multiple priorities.
  • No restrictions for international and domestic travel.
  • Valid driving license with the ability to actively drive.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage indirect purchasing activities, particularly in service acquisitions, operational expenses, IT, marketing, human resources, and facility management.
  • Contribute to achieving budget targets by implementing effective action plans and reporting results regularly.
  • Monitor market trends, develop price escalation models, and adjust strategies based on market conditions.
  • Prepare cost-saving plans and ensure visibility by regularly reporting results.
  • Oversee end-to-end purchasing processes, from pre-PO to post-PO management.
  • Lead business reviews with suppliers, assessing supplier performance and ensuring compliance with company standards.
  • Conduct price negotiations and develop savings plans to maximize profitability.
  • Implement and manage change control processes in coordination with suppliers and relevant departments.
  • Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to optimize procurement strategies and spending.
  • Execute short-term and long-term cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining high ethical standards, complying with legal regulations and company ethical codes.

 

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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