Senior Purchasing Specialist – Automotive Sector

Senior Purchasing Specialist for automotive sector at Schaeffler. Identifying suppliers, issuing RFQs, and collaborating with international teams.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeIstanbul • 🇹🇷 TurkeySeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

procurementpurchasingRFQ processescost driverstechnical drawings interpretationanalytical skillsattention to detail

Soft Skills

communication skillscoordination skillswillingness to learn

Tools & Technologies

ERP systemsSAPSupplyON

Industry Keywords

supply chain managementsupplier communicationlocal suppliersprice quotation requests

Tools & technologies

ERP

Key responsibilities & impact

Identification of suppliers on the Turkish market according to the SCHAEFFLER Group's needs;
Ensure preliminary communication with the selected local suppliers by sending the necessary documents (NDA, CoC) for further collaboration;
Issuing price quotation requests to the chosen suppliers;
Follow up on RFQ requests and address any clarification needs;
Collaborate with divisions, business units, and purchasing plants in Europe regarding the management of local suppliers;
Visit the suppliers together with colleagues from the divisions, business units, and subregion.

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related fields
Min 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing
Understanding of RFQ processes, cost drivers, and supplier communication
Ability to Read and Interpret Basic Technical Drawings
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and platforms such as SupplyON is an advantage
Strong communication and coordination skills
Good command of English (written & spoken)
Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to learn international purchasing processes.

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