New Graduates 2027: Purchases Manager

About this role

Job Location

Istanbul General Office

Job Description

Do you have a passion for analytics and strategic and critical thinking? Do you see yourself engaging in commercial and relationship activities with P&G Suppliers? You “can smell and close a great deal”? You want to face different challenges every single day? Then Procurement is your place to be.

We spend more than $40 billion/year in goods and services to produce some of the best consumer products in the world. Strategic Purchases is a critical discipline within the Product Supply organization, which controls the spend on items ranging from raw & packaging materials and equipment to marketing services, software and outsourced manufacturing services, guaranteeing a challenging learning environment across industries and sectors.

Your Mission:

As a Purchasing Manager in this ecosystem, you will be the commercial leader at the forefront of all supply-chain and strategic sourcing activities, handling P&G’s expenditure and bringing the outside in. You are the eyes and ears of the Company, connecting with a variety of industries and players. Starting from Day 1, there are some missions that you could lead:

• Develop extensive market knowledge and deep understanding of the assigned industry.
• Elaborate sourcing strategies to increase our innovation pipeline, drive cost savings and influence industries to transform themselves.
• Negotiate best-value deals with the right suppliers to meet the Company's business need.
• Work effectively as an integral member of cross-functional business teams.

Job Qualifications

• University degree in 2027 or recently graduated
• Excellent command over both written & spoken English
• Strengths with strategic and analytical thinking
• An ability to drive innovation and brand growth
• ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE? DEEP DIVE INTO P&G AND CHECK THE BELOW INSIGHTFUL LINKS:
• Our hiring process consists of three main steps: 1) application, 2) online assessments and 3) interviews. Click here to get all the tips to be fully prepared.
• P&G is driven to make life better, not just within the company, but across the globe. Click here to check out how we make a meaningful impact on the world.
• We are the world’s largest consumer goods company. Click here to discover about our iconic brands.
• Encouraging diversity in all its forms, P&G is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and promotes equal opportunities.
• Job Schedule
• Full time
• Job Number

R000160917

Job Segmentation

Entry Level