Ceren Tatli
@cerentatli
I lead strategic procurement, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing supply chains.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I've led procurement for paper and packaging categories at Eti Gida A.S., managing up to 1.5 billion TL in annual revenue while defining purchasing strategies, forecasting raw-material prices, and managing budgets.
As a Senior Purchasing Specialist, I completed 13 cost-saving projects in 2022 that generated 28.9 million TL in revenue. I’ve negotiated with suppliers, managed bidding processes, developed alternative sourcing methods, and strengthened supplier relationship management.
My background also includes production planning, shipment tracking, customer coordination, and demand-driven scheduling in manufacturing. After relocating to South Africa, I’m ready to bring my industrial engineering, SAP MM/PP, Excel, project coordination, and team leadership experience to a dynamic organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Procurement Unit Manager
Eti Gida A.S.
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)
Managed procurement for paper and other material groups with a managed revenue of 1.5 billion TL per year. Defined purchasing strategies, developed alternative purchasing methods for 10 categories, and coordinated a team of 2 engineers.
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Eti Gida A.S.
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Conducted procurement for paper category materials with a managed revenue of 1 billion TL per year. Implemented purchasing strategies, optimized processes, and completed 13 cost-saving projects in 2022 generating 28.9 million TL.
Purchasing Specialist
Peyman Kuruyemis A.S.
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020 (1 year)
Procured technical and indirect materials/services, managed bid submissions and approvals, and coordinated with departments. Conducted alternative supplier research considering price, lead time, payment terms, MOQ, and quality.
Purchasing Specialist
Roca Sanitario A.S.
Dec 2017 - Oct 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Researched alternative suppliers for raw materials and managed quotes and orders. Monitored raw material prices via LME and handled investment processes, supplier evaluations, and audits.
Production Planning Specialist
Endel Industrial Products Group
Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Created and published weekly, monthly, and annual production plans. Monitored production efficiency, planned shipments, and managed customer communication.
Production Planning Specialist
Kopas Kozmetik A.S.
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 (10 months)
Prepared production plans for color cosmetics and hair dyes, transferred them to SAP, and monitored production stages. Coordinated with suppliers for subcontracting and tracked shipments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
2011 - 2015
Grade: 3.20/4.00
Activities and societies: Graduation Thesis Project - Analyzing the manually performed nursing scheduling problem, developing an appropriate solution algorithm, and coding this algorithm in MS Excel using macros, along with creating its interface.
Graduated with honors, ranking second in class. Thesis on analyzing the manually performed nursing scheduling problem, developing a solution algorithm, and coding it in MS Excel using macros.
Atilla Uras Anadolu High School
High School Diploma, Math
2007 - 2011
Grade: 88.6/100
Completed high school with honors, graduating as the top of the class.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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