IT Procurement Leaders
Istanbul / Maslak
Finance – Procurement /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About the Team
At Trendyol Finance, we drive financial clarity, sustainability, and smart decision-making at every level of the business.
As a strategic partner to commercial teams, we bridge data with action—ensuring efficiency, compliance, and long-term value creation.
From budgeting to forecasting, we turn numbers into insights that shape Trendyol’s growth journey in a fast-moving ecosystem.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead end-to-end IT procurement activities across hardware, software, cloud services, and telecom. You’ll drive strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, ensure business continuity, and manage supplier relationships effectively. Working closely with IT, Finance, and Legal teams, you'll align procurement strategies with business needs, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. You’ll also oversee contract negotiations, vendor performance, and risk mitigation through KPIs and SLAs.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee end-to-end IT procurement activities across hardware, software, cloud services, and telecommunications
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure cost optimization, efficiency, and business continuity
- Negotiate, draft, and manage supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing procurement team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and mitigate risks through KPIs and SLAs
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to align procurement strategies with overall business needs
- Drive budget planning, forecasting, and savings initiatives within IT procurement categories
- Monitor IT market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to strengthen procurement strategies
- Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies, governance, and ethical standards
- Support cross-functional projects by providing procurement expertise and guidance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in IT procurement (hardware, software, telecommunication, cloud services, etc.)
- Strong expertise in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and process management
- Proven track record of leading and developing procurement teams
- Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing, budget planning, and cost optimization
- Hands-on experience with ERP/procurement tools (SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or similar)
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to track IT market trends and incorporate innovations into procurement strategies
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace tools
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
- Customisable FlexBenefits budget: Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
- Well-being support: Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
- Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
- Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
- Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
Take the Next Step
If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.
Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
