Jr Purchasing Manager in Istanbul, Turkey

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Procter & Gamble


Job Location

Istanbul

Job Description

Do you have a passion for analytics and strategic and critical thinking? Do you see yourself engaging in commercial and relationship activities with P&G Suppliers? You “can smell and close a great deal”? You want to face different challenges every single day? Then Procurement is your place to be.

We spend more than $40 billion/year in goods and services to produce some of the best consumer products in the world. Strategic Purchases is a critical discipline within the Product Supply organization, which controls the spend on items ranging from raw & packaging materials and equipment to marketing services, software and outsourced manufacturing services, guaranteeing a challenging learning environment across industries and sectors.

Your Mission:

As a Purchasing Manager in this ecosystem, you will be the commercial leader at the forefront of all supply-chain and strategic sourcing activities, handling P&G’s expenditure and bringing the outside in. You are the eyes and ears of the Company, connecting with a variety of industries and players. Starting from Day 1, there are some missions that you could lead:

  • Develop extensive market knowledge and deep understanding of the assigned industry.

  • Elaborate sourcing strategies to increase our innovation pipeline, drive cost savings and influence industries to transform themselves.

  • Negotiate best-value deals with the right suppliers to meet the Company’s business need.

  • Work effectively as an integral member of cross-functional business teams.

Job Qualifications

We’re looking for:

· University degree in 2025 or recently graduated

· Excellent command over both written & spoken English

· Strengths with strategic and analytical thinking

· An ability to drive innovation and brand growth

What we offer:

  • Inspiring and Hybrid Work Environment – At P&G, colleagues become friends, creating a sense of belonging and caring for each other in our fun and inclusive work environment. You will be a force for good and force for growth by positively impacting our local and global communities through corporate efforts in Community Impact, Equality and Inclusion and Environmental Sustainability.

  • Making an Impact as of Day 1 – Our culture of accountability is unique. You will be trusted with bigger responsibilities from the start, managing teams and leading

  • Continuous Learning and Growth – You will immediately become a student of P&G Business School, where we grow next generation leaders with world-class training programs such as on the job learning, corporate training programs and functional trainings. You will have multiple careers within a career, thanks to our broad portfolio of business, sites and multidisciplinary roles.

  • Feeling Valued and Rewarded – With our top-notch and pioneer people systems, you will be financially rewarded for your impact; enjoy competitive benefits like stock option plan and feel your wellbeing is taken care of with our flexible work arrangements.

    At P&G #weseeequal

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

    We champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why we offer all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need to relocate for your job offer.

    We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here (https://faq.pgwebtools.com/disability-accommodation-request/?fl_builder) if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000122332

Job Segmentation

Recent Grads/Entry Level (Job Segmentation)


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