ELIF UYKAN

Birmingham, MI ***** 313-***-**** ad1am1@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/elif-uykan

SENIOR PURCHASING MANAGER

Experienced purchaser and buyer drawing on expertise in negotiations and price reduction to help companies achieve commercial targets and raise profitability. Recognized for customer-oriented and persuasive approach, leveraging buying experience within automotive and glass industry and translating into various other sectors. Solve complex issues through strong technical background, enabling swift integration into diverse environments and fostering rapid improvements. Core competencies include:

Management Leadershıp Supply Chain Procurement Purchasing Digitalization Cost Reductıon Project Management Consultancy Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) Access SAP Languages: Turkish (native), English (fluent)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Stellantis Kocaeli, Turkey

Purchasing / Consultant 12/2022 – 09/2023

Managed Smart Car program purchasing activities during program management phase, negotiating cost effects and updating economic situation for assigned perimeter. Orchestrated bundle approach, securing global agreements with suppliers and optimizing cost impact for set of modifications. Attended stakeholders meetings, leading issue resolution related to cost and timing challenges.

Navigated supplier's request for additional $2M in tooling costs and $10 per-piece increase, citing prolonged design changes.

— Led team to secure alternative quotes, presenting more competitive option to reach agreement for design changes without tooling cost hike.

Bensizalma.com Kocaeli, Turkey

Founder 02/2019 – 10/2022

Created online solution that enables users to discover best prices for new cars and services, leading all activities and product development phases.

Developed product vision, built team of 4 sales and IT representatives and managed brand development.

Engaged 30+ dealers by on-site visits on platform, selling 200+ vehicles on website within one year. Sisecam Turkey Istanbul, Turkey

Procurement Manager 12/2017 – 12/2019

Managed purchasing, strategic sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, consolidation, and cost reduction for paint, chemicals, and various commodities. Oversaw supply base of 250+ vendors with $500M annual spend. Led purchasing activities across 44 global production facilities, including visiting worldwide plants, fostering close relationships with all Sisecam group procurement teams.

Transformed supply chain dynamics for key global supplier, initially sole source for critical product.

— Introduced local, technically-approved alternative, compelling existing supplier to invest in Turkish production.

— Negotiated agreements with both suppliers, securing dedicated tonnage commitment and achieved $5M annual saving by diversifying sources.

Elif Uykan Page 2-313-***-**** ad1am1@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Ford Otosan Kocaeli, Turkey

Purchasing Supervisor 06/2015 – 12/2017

Led 8-member program buyer team, crafting communication, staffing, and stakeholder management strategies. Orchestrated training and supervised staff, tracking program delivery in alignment with project goals. Collaborated with suppliers to enhance quality systems, represented Program Supplier Technical Assistance in stakeholder meetings, and drove issue resolution across engineering and manufacturing for most complex programs.

Led design, manufacturing, and supplier quality issue resolution, focusing on early issue intervention and prevention.

— Reduced resolution time from 8 days to 3 days, achieving recognition and reward by top management. Ford Otosan Kocaeli, Turkey

Senior Purchasing Specialist 09/2006 – 06/2015

Sourced, negotiated, and placed orders for $200M annual spend on raw materials and interior/exterior parts for quality, competitive prices, and timely delivery. Managed machinery, tools, fixtures, and Engineering, Design & Testing (ED&T) purchasing, utilizing electronic bidding and cost model agreements to control supplier prices. Updated suppliers monthly for accuracy and compliance with company policies. Developed ideas and prepared Six Sigma projects as Purchasing Green Belt.

Developed tool price estimation strategy to manage and control tooling costs effectively.

Achieved 5% cost reduction target, negotiating favorable commercial conditions with local/international sources, identifying and capitalizing on new cost opportunities, and initiating new projects for year-over-year reductions.

Identified and contracted optimal supply partners, establishing preferred supplier list. Additional Experience:

Ford Otosan Kocaeli, Turkey - Project Coordinator Engineer Ford Otosan Kocaeli, Turkey - Quality Engineer

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Hacettepe University Turkey

Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Physics

CIPS Category Management CIPS Turkey 2019

Project Management Professional (PMP) Istanbul Institute 2018 Lead with Finance Koc University 2017

Sales for Purchasing Responsibles Koc University 2016 Plastic Injection Tooling Cem Erel Tool 2016

Six Sigma Green Belt Ford Otosan 2015

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