Project & Commodity Buyer - Turkey (m/f/x)
Company details
About the company?
AISIN EUROPE is part of the Japanese AISIN Corporation, a leading supplier of automotive technology products employing more than 100,000 people worldwide.
Our Values
- Growth & happiness for our employees and colleagues
- Inspiration & trust for our customers
- A sustainable environment for the future
Aisin Group Way
- Be proactive, make changes (take on challenges, move fast, be enthusiastic)
- Make people grow, make them dream
- Move forward, build the future (optimize actions and have the courage to change, keep up with the latest developments, make sure our actions help the local community and the environment)
- Safety, health and quality supremacy as a foundation
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Function
Are you a technical buyer with a project mindset? Or a project manager with strong purchasing instincts? Join us in a key hybrid role that bridges strategic sourcing, supplier development, and purchasing project leadership.
What will you work on?
In this dynamic position, you'll be at the intersection of commodity purchasing and project management, leading initiatives from supplier sourcing to industrial implementation:
Purchasing Strategy & Execution
- Analyze markets to identify best-fit suppliers based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Sustainability.
- Lead the Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes.
- Evaluate and benchmark supplier offers — technically and commercially — and make recommendations to management.
- Drive cost negotiations, contract preparation, and performance monitoring during mass production.
- Lead cost reduction activities (VA/VE) with suppliers.
- Monitor market changes closely, adjusting procurement strategies accordingly for maximum benefit.
- Manage piece and tooling cost analysis and support supplier engagement on design changes to optimize costs.
Project & Supplier Development
- Convert engineering and sales requirements into structured purchasing projects.
- Build and present sourcing plans aligned with program milestones.
- Report purchasing activities in the frame of project activities, acting as purchasing representatives in project meetings
- Follow quality gates with suppliers in frame of new project development
Profile
What makes you a strong fit?
- You hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
- You bring 5–8 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or project-related roles
- You have a sharp analytical mindset and make decisions based on structured, data-driven approaches
- You’re fluent in both Turkish and English, with the ability to operate confidently in an international environment
- You communicate clearly and adapt your message effectively to technical teams, management, and suppliers
- You are highly organized, proactive, and able to anticipate challenges and adjust plans accordingly
- You consistently deliver on time, with a strong focus on quality and continuous improvement
- You’re proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Microsoft Project
Offer
Applications submitted by external recruitment agencies will not be considered. We work exclusively with our own internal recruitment resources.
Why should you apply to AISIN Europe?
- Passion for automotive, advanced technologies and Innovation
- Open, multicultural and international environment
- Skills development and continuous training
- Good working atmosphere
How do you apply?
- Ready to take the next step in your career? Send us your CV today!
- If your profile on paper matches to our need, we will contact you for an interview (HR & Hiring Manager) to challenge your suitability for the open position. If there is a mutual interest, you could meet some of your colleagues to get a clearer idea of your future team! The final step in our recruitment process involves an Assessment Center to evaluate your softskills.
Your recruiter, Julie FAUVILLE, Senior HR Generalist, looks forward to hearing from you!