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Procurement Specialist (Grains)
Procurement Specialist (Grains)
BandirmaCentral, BandirmaCentral, BandirmaCentral, BandirmaCe
Would you like to joint Banvit BRF and nourish life as part of a global food giant?
Since 1968, Banvit BRF has been one of Turkey's leading food manufacturers, known for its sustainability mindset and quality-oriented approach. We count on our 5,000 employees and stakeholders all around Turkey, especially in Bandırma, İzmir and Elazığ, where our production facilities are located.
In 2017, Banvit has joined forces with BRF, one of the world's leading food manufacturers. Thanks to a legacy spanning 90 years, together we are more confident in our future than ever. Serving more than 125 countries, BRF is a global company that operates 44 facilities and employs more than 90,000 people around the world.
At BRF, nourishing life is our commitment. We focus not only on production, but also on animal welfare, social development, and sustainable consumption within our communities.
What will you be doing at Banvit BRF?
- Manage field operations of grains such as corn and wheat, supporting 3 feed mills in Bandırma, İzmir and Elazığ, in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders (production, quality assurance, logistics, suppliers, etc)
- Collect and analyze information from field operations to guide commercial decisions
- Define short, middle and long-term grains strategy for the region; generate alternative sourcing techniques
- Lead system design projects to improve supply chain and procurement processes to provide better cost & quality results for grains
- Develop and implement grains efficiency projects in close collaboration with the Feed Mill Operations team and experts
- Identify solutions to data management issues, track procurement department’s targets and report them to local and global teams
- Develop database to keep our teams up-to-date on real time market information
- Establish strong relations with farmers, traders, logistics providers, suppliers, and stock markets
- Monitor market conditions, agricultural innovations and relevant developments to perform accurate forecasts
- Prepare periodical reports on Turkish grain market landscape
What kind of profile are we looking for?
- University degree in Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a relevant area
- Min. 5 years of experience in agricultural activities
- Several years of grains related negotiation experience (preferred)
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, price formulation, exports parity, budget & cost management, supplier development, market research, risk management
- Solid knowledge of local and European markets (e.g. Turkish Product Specialized Exchange)
- Familiarity with local logistics (e.g. licensed warehouses, transportation)
- Technical basis in grains and poultry feed
- MS Office proficiency
What competencies are key to this role?
- Adaptability to different working environments
- Confidence, problem-solving skills and proactivity
- Negotiation of large financial sums with people from all organizations and levels
- Managing multiple projects and priorities under pressure
- Compliance with procedures and policies of contract reviews in FMCG industry
- Commitment to BRF values such as Integrity, Quality and Safety
- Ability to argue convincingly and achieve a consensus among colleagues and third parties
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What can you expect from Banvit BRF?
- Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment
- Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees & environment we serve
- Vertical, horizontal, and cross-functional growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation package
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