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Procurement Specialist Jobs in Istanbul, Türkiye at Alshaya Group
Title: Procurement Specialist
Company: Alshaya Group
Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Kuwait-based Alshaya Group started to operate in the Turkish market in 2002 with the objective of undertaking retailing activities within the framework of the Group’s Turkish operating rights for major international brands. Today, the group represents a portfolio of world’s best known international brands in Turkey, managing their retail franchise operations in segments including Fashion, Food, Health & Beauty.
Franchise portfolio includes Bath and Body Works, Pinkberry, Shake Shack, Starbucks and Victoria’s Secret in Turkey.
Alshaya Group’s operations are based on the vision of “Being one of the world’s leading retailers, managing world’s best known brands in profitable, value-building partnerships,” with a corporate culture that rewards “Think Big,” “Act Small,” and “Be You” is currently looking for a ProcurementSpecialist”.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields,
Minimum 3 years of experience,
Preferably experienced in food purchasing operations within the retail sector.
Proficient in English.
Proficient in MS Office programs.
Analytical mindset, strong persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills.
Solution-oriented, with a commercial perspective.
Suitable for teamwork.
High optimization and coordination skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Manage food purchasing operations for Alshaya’s food brands (Starbucks, Le Pain Quotidien, Pinkberry, Shake Shack).
Actively participate in tracking product costs, managing relevant budgets, and cash flow.
Manage strategic communication and planning with brand teams both abroad and in Turkey.
Analyze and improve supplier production, order, and delivery processes.
Possess operational and analytical skills in researching, evaluating, and developing alternative products and suppliers.
Follow standard product/seasonal product planning and improve related performances.
Develop projects for savings and long-term growth plans in line with the company’s vision and brand strategies.
