Wide and Wise is a top recruitment agency with offices in Istanbul, Milan, and Dubai, connecting exceptional talent with leading companies across EMEA, MENA, and the US.
We are hiring a Placing Specialist for our partner company!
As a Placing Specialist, you’ll be part of the Partner Network team—working at the core of the supplier network and reporting directly to the Partner Network Director. Your main responsibility will be managing custom manufacturing procurement tasks within a large network of production partners, similar to contract manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assign production-ready work packages to the most suitable manufacturing partners based on price, quality, lead time, and production technology
- Select appropriate suppliers and manage related ERP processes
- Finalize agreements with suppliers and handle required documentation
- Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, delivery timelines, and communication effectiveness
- Conduct risk assessments for awarded work packages
- Manage communication with suppliers for parts requiring re-production
- Ensure effective and professional communication with suppliers in line with individual and departmental goals
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on purchasing operations
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringKnowledge of key manufacturing technologies (e.g., CNC, sheet metal, injection molding)Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in the manufacturing industryStrong command of English (both written and spoken)Skilled in negotiation and supplier relationship managementResult-oriented, structured, and able to manage tasks in a timely and organized mannerAble to work in coordination with teams based in Turkey and Europe