Non-Production Material Buyer

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge, and education.

At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values:

· We are Ambitious

· We are Determined

· We are Visionary

· We Value Each Other

· We are Dependable

For further growth of our businesses, we are looking for Non-Production Material Buyer for our Manisa facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage indirect and technical procurement activities in line with company strategy and business objectives.

- Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including supplier identification, RFQ management, commercial evaluations, negotiations, contracting, and implementation.

- Develop and maintain supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.

- Support manufacturing operations through the procurement of technical equipment, spare parts, maintenance requirements, industrial services, and production-supporting materials.

- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, IT, and Facility Management teams.

- Conduct commercial negotiations regarding pricing, lead times, service levels, and contractual terms.

- Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and demand consolidation initiatives.

- Monitor supplier performance and proactively manage supply risks to ensure business continuity.

- Support CAPEX and OPEX projects, supplier onboarding activities, supplier assessments, and contract administration processes.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in indirect or technical procurement within a manufacturing environment.

- Experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical purchasing activities.

- Proficiency in SAP and SAP Ariba.

- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience in an international manufacturing environment is preferred.