Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Job Location: Istanbul
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Specialist based in Istanbul, who will report directly to the Supply Chain Procurement Manager.
Below are the responsibilities and qualifications for the role:
Main Responsibilities:
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to expand the portfolio, ensuring compliance with Ferrero's registration and qualification standards
• Lead tenders for external warehouses, logistics, pallets, and customs broker consultant activities
• Oversee Vendor Selection, Vendor Evaluation, and Vendor Financial Assessment processes
• Assist functional departments in finalizing purchasing contracts with suppliers for assigned goods/services, ensuring favorable terms and conditions
• Generate Purchase Orders in SAP and update logistics prices in Letra
• Ensure new contracts comply with legal and central governance requirements
• Develop dashboards to monitor costs transparently and track them periodically against budget figures
• Support Supply Chain Departments with Budget and Risk & Opportunities tasks
• Periodically review market data for Supply Chain suppliers' services
Who we are looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, International Trade, or Logistics
• Preferably 3+ years of experience in a similar role
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and presentation skills
• Extensive experience in contract management, negotiation, logistics procurement, and minimum insurance requirement processes
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Turkish (Italian is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• SAP knowledge is essential (SAP ARIBA knowledge is an advantage)
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.