Indirect Procurement Lead

Indirect Procurement Lead shaping sourcing, negotiations, and supplier performance for Castrol’s META operations. Supporting procurement modernization through analytics, digital tools, and regional stakeholder partnerships.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeIstanbul • 🇹🇷 TurkeySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in indirect procurement, category management, and supplier management, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business results and supporting procurement transformation initiatives. Proficient in using analytical skills and digital tools to drive operational efficiencies and strategic decision-making in a multicultural environment.

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Indirect ProcurementSupplier NegotiationsSAP ExperienceAdvanced Analytical SkillsFluency in English and Turkish

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementSourcingSupplier ManagementCommercial AgreementsCost Savings IdentificationOperational EfficienciesProcurement ReportingMarket IntelligenceSpend AnalysisProcurement Transformation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsRelationship-BuildingChange ManagementProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

ERP PlatformsPower BI

Industry Keywords

Middle EastTürkiyeAfricaRegional Supplier Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business stakeholders across the META region to build sourcing priorities and ensure procurement plans support business objectives
Support regional strategic sourcing activities, lead supplier negotiations and contract discussions to deliver value, manage risk and strengthen supplier performance
Develop partnerships with suppliers and procurement teams to support regional requirements, business continuity and sustainable growth
Use market intelligence, spend analysis and supplier insights to identify cost savings, operational efficiencies and smarter buying decisions
Support procurement transformation by improving ways of working, increasing adoption of digital tools and driving continuous improvement
Provide commercial guidance and practical solutions to partners while navigating complex business challenges in a multicultural environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in indirect procurement, category management, sourcing and supplier management within large, complex organizations
Strong experience leading supplier negotiations, managing commercial agreements and delivering measurable business results
Strong commercial judgement balancing cost, value, risk and business priorities
Advanced analytical skills for interpreting data, identifying trends and supporting strategic decisions
Hands-on experience with SAP, ERP platforms and procurement reporting tools
Power BI experience is highly desirable
Strong communication, influencing and relationship-building skills across geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders
Experience supporting change, process improvement and procurement transformation initiatives
Fluency in English and Turkish
Experience across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa region and knowledge of regional supplier markets would be advantageous
Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options
Generous paid parental leave policy
Excellent retirement benefits
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Other benefits to enable work to fit with employees’ lives