Purchasing Coordinator

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Are you detail-oriented, organized, and ready to drive operational excellence? We're looking for a Purchasing Coordinator to support our procurement processes and ensure seamless supply chain execution in our Istanbul unit.

What You'll Do :

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you will execute the unit’s Purchase Order Management operations. This includes the creation of purchase orders, ensuring order confirmation and delivery follow-up, ensuring that goods received are documented and managing invoice issues and reclamations. This role reports directly to the Country Procurement Manager based in Istanbul. Your day-to-day will involve :

Monitors purchase requisitions and issues POs, ensuring compliance with preferred / approved suppliers, correct material and supplier master data, as well as efficient ordering channels

Evaluating and clarifying item prices and conditions utilizing framework agreements established by the Procurement team

Retrieving order confirmations, clarifying deviations and updating POs accordingly

Clarifying invoice matching deviations

Coordinating with internal stakeholders to select suitable suppliers

Following up on order confirmations and resolving invoice discrepancies

Collaborating with supply chain and sourcing teams to improve processes

Ensures compliance and adherence to KONE policies and procedures, including and notably the PO policy

Monthly follow-up of PO-Contract-COC coverage of the unit and make efforts to increase the coverage %.

Taking the lead for the automation of the PO process.

What We’re Looking For :

A relevant business degree or equivalent experience

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Working knowledge of SAP / ERP systems (a plus!)

A good level of English is a clear plus

Ability to collaborate across teams and manage day-to-day supplier relationships

Experience in purchasing is preferred

Why Join Us?

At KONE, we are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are passionate about delivering results and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey!

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